Your mountain bike has been with you through thick and thin, and you’ve invested countless hours and resources into it. However, you know that even the best mountain bike can’t last forever and, sooner or later, you will need to exchange it for a new model, or at the very least replace certain parts. So, …
Back in simpler times, a cyclist would only have to choose to either ride a mountain bike or a road bike. Depending on their purpose, this choice should be an easy one: A road bike would be great for urban cycling, while the mountain bike would make for some offroad fun. Nowadays however, given the …
You’re coming back from a great weekend of mountain biking on muddy terrain. You’ve unloaded your bikes from your handy roof rack and are ready to finally clean your filthy car at the nearest automatic car wash. Roof racks can be a pain to remove, and you don’t feel like asking the gas station attendant …
Kickstands can be such a fuss. Dirt, rocks, and other debris can get caught in them and even injure you if you crash or fall off your bike. Not to mention, they add extra weight, slowing you down and proving to be a general nuisance. All they do is stand your bike up, which is …
You’re planning a biking trip in the desert. You’ve packed sunscreen, biking gear, and camping supplies. But, you suddenly realize you’ve almost forgotten to pack water! How much weight can you expect the water to add to your load? How can you calculate how much water bottles weigh? Keep reading to find out! Water Bottle …
Pick-up trucks are the perfect transportation choice for any biker. They’re sturdy, reliable, and have a large truck bed that’s spacious enough to fit, at least, a couple of bikes. You’ve seen ads for fancy truck bed racks online, but do you really need one? Can you just lay your bike flat in your truck …
You’re in the process of doing some routine maintenance on your bike when you notice that a Torx screw is completely stripped. Its characteristic divots are worn and it looks like it’s going to be fused to your bike forever. Is all hope lost? How can you remove a stripped Torx screw? Keep reading to …
You’ve just replaced your old bike chain with a new model. You go to take it for a test ride then, boom! Your bike chain has broken in half! It looked sturdy enough, so what happened? Did you just buy a cheap chain or is it your fault? Why do new bike chains break? Keep …
Nothing ruins a mountain biker’s buzz like the sound of rain and incoming thunder. Riding in the rain and lightning can be dangerous, so you have to wait until it stops. Then you remember the most dreaded thing that comes after every storm: mud, and lots of it. How long will you have to wait …
Maintaining your MTB can be tricky. There are so many different moving parts that all require specific skills to service. You know how to fill and replace your wheels, tune your spokes, and oil the drive. But, you have absolutely no idea what to do about your suspension. How often should you be serving your …
MTBs are the obvious choice for anyone trying to get into mountain biking. They’re sturdy, fast, and specifically designed to handle rough and uneven terrain. But what if you’re looking for a more versatile bike to do the job or already own a cyclocross bike? Can you use a cyclocross bike for mountain biking? What …