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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9 Mountain Bikes to Avoid
Like most things in life, there are good and BAD. If you're new to this mountain biking thing, or think you've found a great deal, let me help you weed out the bad models. Most MTBs will last a little while and they something breaks and it get put into the back of the...
A Complete Guide to Bike Stems (Styles, Sizes, Fit and More)
My sister gave me the task of making her older Trek 4500 more comfortable. The bike is still in great shape and just needed some different components to give the bike a more “upright” riding position. After looking at how the bike fit on her, I made the shopping...
What are V-Brakes on a Bike? (How do they Work?)
I’m in the process of fixing an older Huffy Mountain Bike. Someone had put it out at the curb for trash pickup. Lots of stuff is wrong with it, so I’m going to fix it up and document the journey calling it the “Huffy Resurrection” The v brakes are in bad...
Mountain Bike Sunglasses: A Complete Guide to Selecting the Best
On the mountain bike, few people ever really discuss the importance of finding the perfect pair of glasses. That is because your ideal set of glasses are easily forgotten, they blend into your face and easily become a standard part of your riding routine. Your...
How To Identify Mongoose Bikes (With 3 Easy To Follow Tips)
Identifying Mongoose bikes is a question many cycling enthusiasts often ask when planning to purchase such a bike. Mongoose bikes are top-rated due to their excellent performance, thanks to their manufacturer, BMX. What is even more popular are vintage Mongoose bikes,...
Specialized Versus Trek Mountain Bikes Battle It Out
Comparing Specialized versus Trek mountain bikes is a tricky thing to do. Both mountain bike brands already have excellent reputations among cyclists. But which is really better among the two brands? There isn’t a clear winner between the Specialized and Trek. They...
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How Much Does It Cost to Rent A MTB? Standard Costs Across the USA
I, too, wondered how much it costs to rent an MTB, except that I wanted to do a USA tour, so I needed multi-state information. I did a study and made a list of the eleven states I wanted to ride next and their subsequent dual-suspension mountain bike rental rates....
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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Mountain Bike Pedals
Mountain Bike Repair Stand
Mountain Bike Tire Gauge
