17 Facts About Mountain Biking (a Couple Will Make You Wonder)

17 Facts About Mountain Biking (a Couple Will Make You Wonder)

1. Mountain Biking Started by Going Downhill With over 50 Downhill Mountain Biking Parks in the USA and more being developed all the time, I would say MTBing is returning to its roots. Modern mountain biking started in the USA with some often heard names like Gary...
How to Adapt an Old MTB Wheel to a New Boost Fork

How to Adapt an Old MTB Wheel to a New Boost Fork

I recently tackled a little dilemma in my Mountain Bike Build. I had a new 29 inch wheelset that was never used. I purchased a lightweight wheelset with crazy aspirations of upgrading my bike for racing. These lightweight race wheels sat on a shelf in the basement for...
What Should My Mountain Bike Tire Pressure Be?

What Should My Mountain Bike Tire Pressure Be?

I see other riders diligently checking their mountain bikes tire pressure and dialing in the perfect pressure for them before almost every ride I go on. I didn’t want to be the only one left out, and I want the best performance, so I researched what the best tire...
How to Clean Mountain Bike Disc Brakes

How to Clean Mountain Bike Disc Brakes

I spilled a little chain lube on my mountain bike’s rear disk brake when I was prepping it for an afternoon ride. I did not realize it at first but, as soon as I started riding I discovered my rear brake was not working. I wrote this guide to help anyone else who is...
How Long Will a Mountain Bike Last?

How Long Will a Mountain Bike Last?

I understand that no matter how well maintained I keep my mountain bike I will eventually have to replace it. But, since a new mountain bike can be thousands of dollars I was just wondering how long should a mountain bike last? What is the Average Life of a Mountain...
Can I Put Wider Tires on My Mountain Bike?

Can I Put Wider Tires on My Mountain Bike?

Spring has sprung, and so it is time for me to get my mountain bike ready for a long summer of trail rides and morning commutes. The only problem is that I need to put new tires on my bike before it will be ready for even a trip around the block. So, I was wondering...