With all of the cycling computers and GPS units out there, it’s hard to argue with the features and versatility of phones. Some riders say that these special units are better, but most people want to mount their phones to their bikes. It’s different from the standard phone mounts you see on Road Bikes. Mountain …
What worried me when I started mountain biking was how heavy my bike would be. My wife likes road biking, so I was worried about how heavy my mountain bike would be. But does weight matter when you’re riding a mountain bike? Mountain bikes are very heavy. The weight of a modern mountain bike is …
Choosing a bike to ride wasn’t important to me when I began mountain biking as an adolescent. A 26-inch Roadmaster with bald tires and only rear brakes was the first bike I rode on the trails. The bike didn’t survive long, and it would be a few more years before I was ready to purchase …
In this article, we already explain some tricks to successfully overcome mountain passes, both uphill and downhill. But we want to go deeper into the climbing aspect, this time to climb long-distance mountain passes by bicycle. That you always suffer on a long and hard climb does not have to worry too much. It is …
Jumping is one of the most complicated technical resources of the mountain bike to execute. Still, at the same time, it is a technique that is necessary to learn and have it to overcome certain situations. It can be very useful to overcome obstacles or other irregularities in the terrain quickly and effectively. Although sometimes …
In mountain biking, brakes are possibly one of the three most important components of the bicycle, along with tires and transmission. It is no coincidence that the most important technological advances in braking were first tested on mountain bikes, such as disc brakes. Innovations have ended up being extended to other cycling modalities, such as the road …
It turns out; this wasn’t as easy as it seemed. There’s so much more to mountain biking than just putting a motor on a bike. As the title says, this is a guide on putting a motor on a mountain bike. And if you’re wondering what a motor is, it’s a device that takes the …
The handlebar grips of a mountain bike are one of the simplest and most underrated components. Many times they are not given the attention they deserve. It should not be forgotten that they are a point of contact between the cyclist and the bicycle and that aspects such as their hardness, materials, size or touch …
You can’t expect your mountain bike chain to work perfectly every time you ride it. But if it doesn’t work when you need it, you could be in big trouble! Sometimes, fixing a bike chain can seem a bit like a complicated science experiment that only a few can understand. Well, this article explains all …
It’s a big thing when you get your first bike with disc brakes. Improved modulation, better brake feedback, and better stopping power are all noticeable differences. There are no cumbersome calipers to obstruct your rack, no brake dust to cover your clothing, and no brake pads to inspect at stoplights and think, “I should switch …
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I understand I’m going to have to replace my mountain bike no matter how well maintained I am. But considering there may be hundreds of dollars in a new mountain bike, I was just wondering how long a mountain bike should last? What is a mountain bike’s average life? A mountain bike can endure for …