About Me
Hi David here, creator of DIY Mountain Bike. The goal of this website to help the beginning mountain biker advance quickly in skills. Like so many passion activities the great folks who are writing about it don’t “start at the beginning” I'm commited to the information to get you up to speed fast. Read more about me - HERE
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How Many Speeds Is My Bike? (MTBs And More)
So many department store bikes are sold with a description of the number of “SPEEDS” the bike has. In biking more gears (AKA speeds) isn’t necessarily a better thing. That’s why you’ve found this article to get a fast definition of the speeds of a bike....

What Size Cone Wrenches Do I Need For A Bike?
If you usually fix your bike at home, you probably know what bike cone wrenches are. Bicycle assembly and adjustment are usually manageable using one standard tool, such as an open-ended wrench. However, some parts require special tools to adjust or fix them. A cone...

What Is A Narrow Wide Chainring, And What Does It Do?
I know for a fact that conventional chainrings have narrow teeth that fit between the spaces of inner chain links. These narrow teeth are the standard for chainrings, so I wondered what a narrow-wide chainring was the first time I encountered it. It turns out that the...

How Do Presta Valves Work?
How do Presta valves work? Bikes have different types of valves, and one of the most common is a Presta valve. While every biker knows that the valve allows air into the tire's tube, this type of valve works a little more complicated (not to fret, I'll explain). A...

How To Measure And Cut Bike Cables
I learned from being a home bike mechanic how easy it is to cut bike cables and install them. Before learning how to perform bike cable replacement, I always brought my bike to a professional mechanic, as I was afraid to cut the cables to an incorrect length. But now,...

Do Bike Pedals Require A Pedal Wrench?
I always need help to loosen up my pedals during bike maintenance. I try using the tools available in my garage during bike maintenance. Still, none can provide the force to release my pedals from the crank threads. So, I bought a pedal wrench hoping it would do the...
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Park City Mountain Biking Trails (Maps and More)
Okay, if you’re finding this article you LOVE the outdoors as much as I do. I’d like to say Park City, UT is a secret but over the last couple years I think the word has “gotten out”. Park City is a very popular destination among mountain biking enthusiasts....

Mountain Biking in Sedona (Maps, Tips and More)
Mountain biking in Sedona could be an amazing experience for most people. There are many beautiful trails in this area who can offer you that ultimate experience for mountain biking and experiencing this sport at its fullest. If you are sick of mountain biking in...

Searching for Mountain Bike Camps Near Me? 10 MTB Skills Camps to Look At!
Mountain bike camps are the perfect way of getting concentrated focused saddles time. Coaches, trails and locations are selected to not just improve your skills, but exponentially improve strength, picking lines and improving skills at speed. Over the years,...
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