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 Remove (and Install) Mountain Bike Pedals (with video)
You’ve got a new mountain bike! You’ve spent hours (it seems) researching models, talking to bike shop staff and test riding different bikes. You can’t wait to get on it and go for a ride! Then you realize it doesn’t have the right kind of pedals. For a casual,...
6 Ways to Carry Your Phone While Mountain Biking
Most mountain bikers seem to love the escape that the mountain bike can provide. They love being out in nature, away from the stresses and responsibilities that day to day life seems to bring. Checking your email or answering phone calls are probably pretty low on...
Fluid vs Magnetic Bike Trainers (Which is Best?)
Indoor riding can be a highly efficient and useful way to train, especially during the colder months. Completing your workout on the trainer can give you a lot of bang for your buck, but it usually isn’t as exciting as flying around the trails. A good set up can make...
Why Do Mountain Bike Helmets Have Visors?
Mountain biking helmets have evolved much like the bikes themselves. “Mountain Biking” is a relatively new sport originating in the 1970’s. Using helmets back then was to avoid injury. Heavy, hot open face motorcycle helmets were used. ...
Why are Mountain Bike Handlebars So Wide?
When you first roll up to the trailhead, it’s hard not to look around and compare. Seeing bikes of all brands, styles, and levels may either intrigue you or intimidate you depending on your confidence and experience level. You might notice that even some of the same...
7 Tips for Indoor Mountain Bike Training
When snow hits the ground and the trails turn from mountain biking paradise to a skier’s winter wonderland it can feel like it’s time to hang the bike in the garage and kiss your mountain bike fitness good-bye for several months. It doesn’t have to be that way though!...
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12 Best Places to Mountain Bike in Canada (with maps)
Canada’s mountain biking never ceases to amaze me. From World Class bike parks to far-reaching adventure trails, they seem to have some of it all. I’ve had the opportunity to ride my bike in Canada for the World Cup in Mont St. Anne and for the 7-day BC Bike Race...
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Urban Mountain Biking [Getting Out in the City]
One of my favorite things about living in Salt Lake City is how the mountains and city seem to intersect. I can leave my door and ride straight up into the mountains and overlook the city far below. The other day as I was riding through the city, dodging stop lights...
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Are Ebikes Allowed on California Trails? [Laws, Maps and More]
We had this amazing mountain biking vacation planned to California. And then I pulled my hamstring. Instead of scrapping the trip, I thought I had the perfect solution: rent an e-bike whose pedal-assist would help on climbs or when my injury was slowing me down. But...
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Mountain Bike Pedals
Mountain Bike Repair Stand
Mountain Bike Tire Gauge
