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 To Tighten A Chain On A Bike
I've been professionally working on bikes and writing about my journey for over 5 years now. I've had my hands on countless bikes, from the most straightforward single-speed types to the complex multi-geared varieties. Together we get to step through the process of...
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How to Remove Rust from a Mountain Bike Chain [with Video]
The weather was finally starting to warm up, so I went out to my garage to retrieve my mountain bike. Upon retrieving my bike from the rafters, I noticed that I had forgotten to winterize the chain correctly, and the chain was pretty seized up and rusty. DIY MTB Pro...
Presta Valve Tubes Explained
Presta valve tubes? When I got my first bike from a department store, it had the identical valves as any car's tires. So, when I finally decided to upgrade to a higher-tier mountain bike, you can imagine my surprise the first time I looked at the tires - the valves...
Schrader Valve Tubes Explained
Unless you've spent your life trapped in a cave, you've seen a Schrader valve on a car or bike tire. You may have a wheelbarrow with an inflatable tire with a Schrader valve tube. The point is that Schrader valves are the most common valve type, but do you know how...
How to Fix a Bike Seat that Won’t Stay Up
There's nothing more annoying than riding your bike, and your seat keeps sinking lower and lower with every bump, making you feel uncomfortable. But don't worry; I've got the perfect solution for your sinking seat issues. When your bike seat won't stay up, it usually...
How To Let Air Out Of A Bike Tire (Best Method)
There are times when inflating a tire that you might overdo the pressure. For example, if you're using a high powered air compressor. Or, maybe you just need a little more grip on the trail, so you need to lower the tire pressure. Either way, knowing the right way to...
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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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Mountain Bike Pedals
Mountain Bike Repair Stand
Mountain Bike Tire Gauge
