When you first start out with mountain biking, it can be a bit overwhelming when you walk into a bike store to buy your first mountain bike and see all of the available accessories you`ll need when you first start riding. There are several mountain biking accessories and related products that you can purchase. Although […]
Read More on this
Once your mountain bike chain becomes damaged, you should immediately replace it with a new one. It is possible, however, to repair a broken chain using a chain tool. For this very reason, most mountain bikers travel with a chain tool. Your chain has three basic components – the metal side plates, the rollers between […]
Read More on this
Mountain biking in cold weather has always been a challenge. The problem is that you`ll start out cold then warm up and break a sweat, making yourself wet. Then, when you travel downhill, the combination of wet skin and windchill will be quite chilling. Below, you`ll find a list of the cold weather clothing that […]
Read More on this
A mountain bike is a lot of fun although it does require some maintenance. You should always lube your bike 15 hours or so before riding, as quick jobs right before you take off normally doesn`t get everything lubed. Some lube jobs will last for more rides, although if things get loud or shifting gets […]
Read More on this
This can be a very important decision when you are buying a mountain bike. There are actually two answers to the question of disc brakes or rim brakes. If you want better, more consistent brake performance in all conditions, disc brakes are what you should be choosing. On the other hand, if you want the […]
Read More on this
