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Are Tailgate Pads Safe For Bikes?
When you are wanting to transport bikes while driving your truck, the last thing you want is to toss them in the truck’s bed and have them flying around here…
17 Reasons Your Chain Keeps Coming Off Your Mountain Bike
There’s nothing more frustrating than a mountain bike chain that keeps coming off! In some cases, a dropped chain is a one-off occurrence, but if it continues to happen then…
Perfecting Mountain Bike Tire Pressure (7 Factors to Consider!)
If you’ve ever asked around about what the best mountain bike tire pressure to use is then you’ve probably gotten a wide variety of answers! Funny enough – none of…
Hardtail vs Full Suspension for a Beginner: Which is Better?
If you’re thinking about getting into mountain biking then you’re probably wondering if a hardtail or full suspension bike is best for a beginner. Given that your bike is the…
Should I Get a Full Face Helmet for Mountain Biking?
If you’re new to mountain biking, then one of the questions that you may find yourself wondering is whether or not you should get a full face helmet. We all…
Can You Mountain Bike With A Hybrid Bike?
Have you been thinking about hitting the trails but found yourself wondering if you can mountain bike with a hybrid bike? If so, you’re not alone! While hybrid bikes are…
Is Mountain Biking Dangerous?
If you’re looking into a new outdoor hobby like mountain biking, then you may find yourself wondering if it’s dangerous. Mountain biking is a very popular sport, but it also…
Water Bottle vs. Hydration Pack for Mountain Biking
Are you new to mountain biking but wondering if a water bottle or hydration pack is your best bet? If so, you’re not alone as the answer to this question…
21 Best Mountain Biking Accessories
It may start with the bike, but you’ll quickly discover that there are many useful accessories to have in mountain biking. In fact, I’d argue that many of these aren’t…
How To Measure A Mountain Bike Frame (with Photos!)
If you’ve ever looked at mountain bike specs you probably noticed that many of the frame measurements terms don’t have an intuitive or obvious meaning. For example, what’s the difference…
How Many Calories Does Mountain Biking Burn?
Are you thinking about getting into mountain biking for exercise but wondering how many calories it burns? Considering how many types of exercise are available, this is certainly a valid…
Is Mountain Biking Bad For Your Back?
If you’re thinking about getting into mountain biking as a form of exercise or recently started, then you may wonder if mountain biking is bad for your back. Nothing –…
Can You Patch a Tubeless Bike Tire?
If you’re new to tubeless tires, then you may find yourself wondering if it’s possible to patch a tubeless bike tire. Given that no one wants to get stranded and…
18 Best Places to Buy a Mountain Bike Online
Are you thinking about buying a mountain bike online but not sure where to start? If so, you’ve come to just the right place! Take a look through these 19…
Is it Better to Build or Buy a Mountain Bike?
Once you start looking to purchase a bike, you may find yourself wondering if it’s better to build or buy a mountain bike. Even with all of the available models…
Is a Mountain Bike a Good Investment?
\ If you’re thinking about getting into mountain biking but got a little sticker shock after seeing some of the prices of bikes then you may find yourself wondering if…
Can I Use My Mountain Bike On The Road
Do you have a mountain bike that you love to ride? Well, if you do, don’t you want to know if you can ride it on the road? If so,…
Should I Go Tubeless On My Mountain Bike
Ever thought about going tubeless on your mountain bike but wondered what the pros and cons were? Well, we are going to go into detail about what the advantages are,…
Convert a Mountain Bike into Electric: A Step-by-Step Guide
You just purchased a wicked ride but want it to be even sweeter! The process of turning your regular bike into an e-bike is much simpler than you may imagine.…
10 Best Mountain Bike Pedals for Bad Knees
Are you suffering from bad knees? Do you have a love for mountain biking but limited to do so? Do you need help having your favorite sport back? This article…
How to Clean a Mountain Bike After a Ride: A Simple Guide
Mountain biking is an exhilarating activity that takes you across rough terrains. The mountains and hills you encounter can be a variety of surfaces, most notably dirt and mud. These…
How to Mountain Bike in the Rain and the Snow
Mountain biking is one of those fun, exciting activities that are perfect for a nice sunny day with the right weather. It’s unfortunate that most bikes get tossed to the…
Do Mountain Bikes Have Weight Limits?
While average-sized riders may never consider it, heavier rider’s may wonder if mountain bikes have weight limits. It makes sense that the manufacturer’s design and test their bikes for a…
Do Mountain Bike Pedals Really Make a Difference?
If you are new to mountain biking, you’re probably wondering how much of a difference the various choices in mountain bike pedals make. Depending on your experience level and the…
Can You Ride a Mountain Bike With a Broken Spoke?
A broken spoke on a mountain bike can make you think your ride is ruined, and you’ll be hiking your way back to the car. But that isn’t how it…
Can You Put Thinner Tires on a Mountain Bike?
Mountain bikes are great for exercise while connecting with nature. Unlike regular road bikes, mountain bikes have thicker tires, more suspension, and an upright cycling position. There are multiple sizes…
Can I Put A Longer Rear Shock On My Mountain Bike?
If you are a fan of mountain biking over rough terrain, you’ll know that shocks play a vital role in comfort and performance. No one likes a spine-shaking ride! If…
Can a Man Ride a Woman’s Mountain Bike (& Vice-Versa?)
If you love biking or are interested in starting out biking, of course, the most important thing you need is a quality bike. Mountain bikes come in a variety of…
Are Expensive Mountain Bikes Worth It?
While wandering around my local bike shop recently I took the time to look at some high-end bikes for fun, which got me wondering if expensive mountain bikes are worth…
MTB Gears: A Guide to Mountain Bike Gears
While the gears on a mountain bike seem pretty simple, there’s actually a lot of engineering behind them to maximize efficiency. Rather than provide one-off answers, I have created a…
How to Make Your Mountain Bike Faster: 13 Tips & Tricks that Work!
Whether you’re into racing or simply have a need for speed, everyone wants to go faster in mountain biking! Here are 13 tips and tricks that you can use to…
How Electric Mountain Bikes Work: An Interactive Guide
Electric mountain bikes are one of the fastest-growing trends in the cycling industry today! However, many people don’t actually understand how they work. While researching the topic myself, I found…
7 Things To Do With Old Mountain Bikes
With the craze always being around the latest and greatest mountain bikes, I sometimes wonder what happens with all of the old mountain bikes. What kinds of things do people…
Mountain Bike Maintenance Kit: 9 Essential Tools
If you’ve just spent a good chunk of money on your first mountain bike, then it’s smart to also make an investment now in a basic maintenance kit. Good tools…
Mountain Bike Tires Explained! A Complete Guide (With Pictures)
You would think that choosing the right set of mountain bike tires would be an easy choice but can be a surprisingly tough decision! There are so many factors to…
How to Start Mountain Biking: A Simple Guide for Beginners
If you’re interested in mountain biking but not sure where to start then this is the guide for you! From bikes to gear, to riding friends, and more, I’ll be…
MTB Handlebar Width: The Ultimate Width Guide!
With all of the choices that you can make to customize your mountain bike, choosing the right MT handlebar width might be one of the most important! The handlebars are…
Mountain Bike vs. Gravel Bike: Advantages and Disadvantages
Depending on what you’re looking to get out of a bike, there are clear advantages and disadvantages to choosing a mountain bike over a gravel bike. Thanks to an explosion…
The 18 Lightest Mountain Bike Pedals in the World
When researching mountain bike pedals, it’s common to come across lists like “best mountain bike pedals 2019”, but what about lists for the lightest mountain bike pedals in the world?…
Hybrid vs. Mountain Bike: What’s the Difference? (Mountain Bike Guide)
Lately, my wife has been pushing me to get a more road-friendly bike, and I wondered if a hybrid bike might be the answer. At a glance, it’s apparent that…
Winter Training for Mountain Bikers: A Complete Guide with Tips
Instead of spending the winter sitting around wishfully waiting for spring to come so you can ride your mountain bike again, how about leveling up your training over the winter?…
How to Replace a Mountain Bike Cassette: A Step-By-Step Guide
While the cassette on a mountain bike may look like a complicated device, replacing one is actually a pretty simple process. Learning how to replace the cassette will not only…
How to Clean a Mountain Bike Chain
If you’ve spent any time at all mountain biking then you know just how dirty the chain can get! While you can certainly take it into the bike shop for…
Are Carbon Mountain Bike Handlebars Worth It?
While talking to a friend last weekend after a ride I mentioned that my arms were getting really pumped up during rides and he asked if I’d considered upgrading my…
Here Is Where You Can Ride A Mountain Bike Safely
While it seems pretty obvious that mountain bikes are meant for riding in the mountains, it begs the question of where else you can ride a mountain bike? Are there…
Do Mountain Bikes Hold Their Value: Complete Depreciation Guide
Do mountain bikes hold their value? I wondered this question while wandering through my local mountain bike shop taking a look at high-end bikes. If cars can lose 10% of…
Can You Mountain Bike In Jeans?
With all of the fancy MTB specific gear you can find in bike shops these days, it made me wonder if you can just mountain bike in jeans? Now while…
What To Wear Mountain Biking In The Summer (or any hot day)
With the approach of warm sunny days, I started wondering what I should wear while mountain biking this summer. My cool-weather attire of long sleeves and pants are great at…
Best Ways to Make a Mountain Bike Seat More Comfortable
Whether you’re a brand mountain biker or a seasoned pro, you know that being uncomfortable in your seat makes for a bad ride. Just take one look at a mountain…
Understanding Mountain Bike Stem Length and Handling
Walking through the bike shop the other day it amazed me how many choices there are, particularly when it comes to selecting the right mountain bike stem length. Is there…
Sources of Wrist Pain from Mountain Biking & Ways to Prevent It
When I first got into mountain biking, the more time I spent on the trail the more my wrists hurt. Now in fairness, I did break both wrists back in…
When to Replace a Mountain Bike Helmet
I recently took a tumble off my bike and it got me wondering, when should I replace my mountain bike helmet? It didn’t look damaged from the outside, but given…
How Heavy is a Mountain Bike & Does Weight Matter?
My wife enjoys road biking, so when I first got into mountain biking one thing that I was initially worried about was how heavy my mountain bike was going to…
Are Mountain Bike Shoes Worth It?
With all the gear purchases that a new mountain biker can make, I wondered if mountain bike shoes were really necessary. Any new hobby requires equipment, so the need to…
Will a Mountain Bike Fit In My Car, Truck, Van, or SUV
As a new mountain biker, one of my first concerns was will this mountain bike fit in my car? I ride a 29er so I was very curious to see…