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Update June 18, 2020

Three Reasons Why Mountain Biking is the Ultimate Form of Exercise

It helps you look after your heart First and foremost, mountain biking (MTB) is unrivalled in the way it provides for a fun cardiovascular workout. Traversing the terrain on a mountain bike gets the...

Update June 16, 2020

Mountain Bike Injury Prevention Strategies

While accidents and injuries are to be expected in mountain biking, there are a few effective injury preventive strategies that will help you cycle your way safely through the roughest terrain. Warm...

Update June 12, 2020

How to Fix a Skipping Bike Chain

Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Put your bike in park and manually pedal forward using your hand or foot until the derailleur has been adjusted down into the smallest cog. You’ll want to double-check...

Update June 10, 2020

Why Do Cyclists Wear Tight Bike Shorts?

Tight, black or brightly colored spandex bike shorts may look a bit strange to some people, but for a cyclist, bike shorts, and other essential bike gear offer both comfort and function on the bike....

Update June 08, 2020

11 reasons why mountain biking is the best form of exercise

1. Heart Mountain biking is an excellent form of cardio work-out. Although it may not feel like it as you’re dying a death on the way up some godforsaken climb, biking gives your blood an increase in...

Update June 04, 2020

How to Choose a Bike Seat

Recreational cycling: If you sit upright while pedaling a cruiser, urban or commuter bike and prefer short rides, try a saddle designed for recreational cycling. The saddles are often wide with plush...

Update June 02, 2020

How to Fix a Skipping Bike Chain

Does your chain skip between gears when you pedal, phantom shift, shift twice instead of once, or refuse to shift when you need it to? Abby Hippley, mechanic, bike builder and former demo driver for...

Update May 28, 2020

How bicycle tires work

Friction is also working to your advantage between the rubber tires and the road you ride on: it gives you grip that makes your bike easier to control, especially on wet days. Like car tires, bicycle...

Update May 26, 2020

What type of bike should we buy in 2020?

Road bikes: Many dedicated road bikes, especially ones at the racier end of the spectrum, will also lack the ability to carry luggage — so, if you need to lug a hefty load, a pure-bred road bike...

Update May 22, 2020

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 get a bike, helmet, and pump...