Out on the trails, everyone seems to use clipless pedals. I sometimes ride with flat pedals and was wondering, how to jump a mountain bike with flat pedals? To jump with flat pedals, first “preload” the front end of the bike by lowering your chest closer to the...
It seems like our riding group always has at least one person nursing an injury. What are the top 10 most common mountain bike injuries and what are some tips to avoid them? Common Mountain Bike Injuries Skin abrasions and scratches Dehydration Low back pain Knee pain...
One of the questions I often hear in the parking lot before a ride is, “how much does your bike weigh?” We don’t typically talk about personal weight, but bike weight is a hot topic within the mountain bike community. The major mountain bike manufacturers do not...
My riding buddies keep talking about “Eggbeaters”. So I was wondering, “What are Eggbeater mountain bike pedals?” Eggbeater pedals are clipless mountain bike pedals manufactured by Crank Brothers. The name “egg beater” is used since the pedals look like mixing...
So you bought a Mongoose Mountain Bike and realized that the seat height is way off. This article explains step by step how to adjust the seat height on a Mongoose Mountain Bike. Identify the type of seat height clamp is on your bike. This will be either a swing...
