We love covering the latest and greatest, but the truth is, most of us can't afford to drop 10 large on a mountain bike. Below is our list of 2015 products that offered the best bang for the buck.

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This 27.5" rim from Easton weighs 425g for the 24mm version, 475g for the 27mm, and 490g for the 30mm (click to enlarge).​

Easton ARC Rims

Do people still build custom wheelsets? I do, so it's great that Easton offers an affordable new enduro worthy rim. The ARCs are available for both 27.5" and 29" wheels and come in three different internal widths: 24mm, 27m, and 30mm. Best of all MSRP is $99 per hoop. More info at eastoncycling.com.

While most springs are sold in 50 lb increments, The FOX SLS springs are available in 25 lb increments.

While most springs are sold in 50-pound increments, The FOX SLS springs are available in 25 (click to enlarge).​

FOX SLS Spring

For downhillers, there are two easy ways to shred weight: tires and a Ti shock spring. Running weight weenie tires on a big bike is silly, and titanium springs can be expensive. That's why we're so excited about FOX's SLS springs. These steel springs cost nearly half of what titanium retails for, and can weigh anywhere from 20g to 100g less depending on size. For more info on the SLS Springs and FOX's entire 2015 line up, check out our Interbike coverage here.

MTBProject routes include often include detailed data, maps, and GPX downloads.

MTBProject routes typically include detailed data, maps, and GPX downloads (click to enlarge).​

MTB Project Trail Beta Website.com

This on-line directory and guide to some of the best trails around the world is the perfect travel companion - and it's free. More info at www.mtbproject.com.

Anyone here old enough to remember the original Hite-Rite seatpost?

Anyone here old enough to remember the original Hite-Rite seatpost? (click to enlarge)​

Orbea Digit Manual Dropper Post

While this new manual dropper from Orbea is not a replacement for a proper dropper, it does allow you to quickly move the post between a preset maximum and minimum height without any additional fiddling. The post is currently only available on Orbea frames, but we're told they will soon sell separately for around the same cost as a regular seatpost. More info at www.orbea.com.

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After extensive testing, Praxis found that 40t was the optimal cassette size for current 10 speed derailleurs. Going beyond that compromised shifting performance.

After extensive testing, Praxis found that 40t was the optimal cassette size for current 10-speed derailleurs. Going beyond that compromised shifting performance (click to enlarge).​

Praxis Works 11-40 Cassette

While brands like One Up have created solutions to help extend the range of your current drivetrain, these adapters often compromise shifting performance in some capacity. That's why the new 10-speed cassette from Praxis is so attractive. It provides a wide range of gearing, promises crisp shifts, and retails for a very reasonable $130. For more info on the Praxis Cassette, check out our coverage here.

The Shimano Deore XT groupset has been a leader in the bang-for-your-budget category since it was first introduced in 1983.

The Shimano Deore XT groupset has been a leader in the bang-for-your-budget category since it was first introduced in 1983 (click to enlarge).​

Shimano XT Groupset

While Shimano's XTR group might be lighter and sexier, the XT group hits the true sweet spot for performance and price. For this year, it received major updates. Now we jut need a Di2 option. To learn more, check out our coverage from the Sea Otter launch.

A GX1 1x drivetrain retails for an astonishing 47% less than SRAM's next most affordable drivetrain, the X1.

SRAM's GX1 1x drivetrain retails for 47% less than SRAM's next most affordable drivetrain, X1 (click to enlarge).​

SRAM GX1

When SRAM released its original XX1 drivetrain, it made a 1x drivetrain a realistic alternative to riders who needed a wide gear range. Unfortunately, the price of admittance was higher than the cost of an entry level hardtail. But their new GX drivetrain offers similar levels of performance to SRAM's high end 1x groupsets, but retails for nearly half the price. For more info on the GX drivetrain, check out our first look here.

The Sram X-Sync Chainrings are available in 28, 30, & 32T Chainrings. SRAM X-SYNC Steel 1x Chainrings.jpg - The Sram X-Sync Chainrings are available in 28, 30, & 32T Chainrings.

The SRAM X-Sync chainrings are available in 28, 30, and 32t options. (click to enlarge).​

SRAM X-SYNC Steel Chainrings

It's a little unusual for us to highlight a brand twice in one list, but SRAM has been on a roll this year. In between releasing GX1 and the RockShox Yaris, they unveiled a steel version of their direct mount narrow wide chainring that retails for only $20. More info at www.sram.com.

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