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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …