DIY Mountain Bike Maintenance Schedule Guide

DIY Mountain Bike Maintenance Schedule Guide

A couple years ago, I upgraded my ride and went with a full suspension 29 inch Specialized.  I really like that bike.  As I rolled it out of the bike shop, I asked the shop sales person how often I should do maintenance on the rear shock.  I ended up...
How to Adjust the Front Brakes on a Mongoose Mountain Bike

How to Adjust the Front Brakes on a Mongoose Mountain Bike

Ahhh!  That horrible squeal when your kids applies the front brakes on their mountain bike.  I went over and check the brakes and found out they weren’t even working.  I created this article to explain how to adjust the front brakes on a Mongoose...
Can I ride my mountain bike in the rain?

Can I ride my mountain bike in the rain?

I was all stressed out from work and just wanted to pedal it away.  As I got geared up to ride it started to rain. Can I ride my mountain bike in the rain? Riding a mountain bike in the rain can be a thrilling experience. However, mountain biking in wet weather...
Can I Still Ride My Mountain Bike if I Have a Broken Spoke?

Can I Still Ride My Mountain Bike if I Have a Broken Spoke?

Before my last ride, I was lubing my chain and noticed I am missing a spoke.  I don’t know when I lost it, but It caused me to wonder if I could ride if I am missing one spoke. You can technically ride with a broken/missing spoke, but it is not ideal.  The...
10 Ways to Prevent Mountain Bike Theft Plus how to TRACK it!

10 Ways to Prevent Mountain Bike Theft Plus how to TRACK it!

We all have seen the posts—be on the lookout for a stolen mountain bike.  You know it could be you, yet we don’t think too often about how to keep our mountain bikes from being stolen.  Here are a few simple steps to prevent your mountain bike from...