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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The 10 Best Mountain Biking Packs
I cannot think of why you should not bring a backpack when mountain biking. A mountain biking pack provides the benefit of easily carrying your supplies and water reservoir all on your back. The best mountain biking hydration pack right now is the EVOC FR Enduro...
Selecting the Best Mountain Biking Hydration Pack (And 9 More You Should See)
A small water bottle is insufficient to keep you hydrated on a trail. Mountain biking is an extreme sport, so you need lots of water to replenish your lost fluids. However, bringing a large water bottle is not a good idea. Fortunately, the hydration packs provide...
A Guide To Storing a Bike With Hydraulic Brakes
The best way to store a bike with hydraulic brakes is to keep it parallel to the ground. You can hang it on the wall, but do not hang it vertically or upside down as it could cause air bubbles to travel into the bike's reservoir tank. You can use a wall mount or hook...
How to Overhaul a Freehub (Step by Step)
If you start hearing crunching when your rear wheel is spinning or if the rear wheel seizes up completely, you know it’s time to overhaul your freehub. Or, if you have a freewheel, you’ll need to completely replace the freewheel since it’s a functioning system that...
The 5 Best Mountain Bikes for Teenage Boy Adventurers
Shopping for the best mountain bikes for a teenage boy can be challenging. While teens are at the age when they know how to ride a bike, there are still many factors that they need to master in terms of mountain biking. If you seek an excellent teen mountain bike, you...
Freewheel vs Freehub (How Do I Know What I Have?)
What do you do when you’re riding along and it sounds like someone is eating Doritos inside your rear wheel? Crunch, crunch! If you answered, ‘turn your music up louder’ and keep riding, you’ll probably be replacing your freehub soon. If – like I did recently – you...
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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
