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Basic Vs Dynamic Disk Official

When initializing a new hard drive in Windows (whether HDD or SSD), you face a critical decision: Basic or Dynamic disk. While most home users never need to look beyond the default (Basic), understanding the differences can save you from future migration headaches or unlock powerful features.

Some assume Dynamic Mirrored (RAID 1) is a backup. It is not. If you accidentally delete a file, the mirror instantly deletes it too. Mirroring protects against drive failure , not user error or ransomware. basic vs dynamic disk

Gerow

Gerow has been mountain biking since 1986 and was a full-time Singletracks staff member from 2019 to 2022. His areas of expertise include component tech and tires, suspension setup, gravity riding, bikepacking, repair, and maintenance.

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brett.williams Colorado // 2013
Mar 27, 2025

I don't understand how this works without limit screws.

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Barry Walstead Washington // 2023
Mar 30, 2025

Right?

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard a bike reviewer say. It's basic details about how it mounts, and basic details of Transmission.

Do better Singletracks.

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Gerow Washington // 2014
Apr 1, 2025

Are there specific questions you’d like me to address?

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skypig Australia // 2013
Apr 1, 2025

I’ve long thought that electric shifting was a solution to a problem that didn’t exist.
One of my bikes is currently XO, one XT. They both shift great and easy. I have a slight preference for the Shimano as it will shift into a higher gear (smaller rear) 2 at a time when cresting a hill. Both will go 3 at a time into “easier” gears.

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jake.maki 2019
Mar 31, 2025

The slow shifting is an issue for undulating terrain. Since most North Americans don’t live within 30 minutes of “winch and plummet” terrain I think this is more of a problem than Brian realizes. Most reviewers live right near “resort-level” terrain, and more power to them. But it does make their reviews very out of touch with 90% of most people’s riding experience. The fact that he didn’t realize the limit to 2 gears dropped at a time is evidence of this. I hope to hear a second review from Jeff who is located around more undulating terrain which I think will be an important perspective.

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First published March 27, 2025 @ 10:01:00