Mountain bike groupsets explained: From entry-level to pro

Your mountain bike is not going far without a groupset, but what are they? We break down all the major components from premium to entry-level and what they do.

Matt Wragg
Matt Wragg Published: May 5, 2025
Mountain bike groupsets explained: From entry-level to pro Canyon mountainbikes with high-performance groupsets – FOX & Shimano setup

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    Matt Wragg

    Get to know Matt Wragg, the freelance photographer, writer, and self-proclaimed bicycle-breaker based in Nice, France. Despite unsuccessful attempts at XC, trials, 4X, and DH racing, Matt's passion for mountain biking never waned. After a stint in communications consulting, he decided to pursue his love for cycling and moved to New Zealand. Since then, he has traveled the world, chasing trails and building a successful career as a cycling photographer and writer. In 2021, he was diagnosed as autistic and has been coming to terms with it. His bike cellar is a true testament to his love for cycling, housing bikes that range from freeride to cargo.

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