If there’s one part on my bike that I took for granted in my first year of mountain biking, it was my derailleur hanger. The problem I had was that my bike was a Frankenstein model, a mix-match of various parts and components. I built the bike out of spare parts, and...
Mountain bike seats may seem like hard, alien devices meant to torture rather than rest your rear. If you’re wondering why mountain bikes have hard seats, there’s actually a great deal of science behind it. I’m going to share my experiences and the science behind...
Okay, let’s get one thing straight – bicycle pedals for your mountain bike are not entirely universal. However, they do come in a standard set of sizes, so finding the right one for your bike won’t be too difficult. I’ve collected information on 9 universal...
Whether riding clipless or flat pedal, mountain bike shoes on your feet are the best option. However, if you’re anything like me, then you’re asking why mountain bike shoes are the best; why not just use a pair of regular comfortable running shoes? Mountain bike shoes...
You likely enjoy riding at speed. I know when I ride, I like to ride fast, and sometimes that means I need to brake quickly too. However, when to bleed mountain bike brakes was something I wanted to know, as I had never run with them before. Hydraulic braking systems...
