We saw a lot of compelling bike gear at Sea Otter earlier this month. But the one innovation that sticks out more than any other is this hydraulic-shifting setup from German component maker Acros.

A mullet drivetrain pairs drop-bar shifters with a wide-range mountain bike rear derailleur, usually set up 1x. Mullet drivetrains offer the range of a mountain bike groupset while providing drop-bar ...

Automatic gears can be an advantage for eMTBers on technical climbs with difficult terrain, such as roots and rock steps. In ...