Carrying around a full-size floor pump for my mountain bike is ridiculous but I still need something to fill up my tire when I get a flat on the trail or just need to fill up on the go. This is why I have decided to look into getting a mini pump to add to my “trail...
I am getting my mountain bike ready for spring and, after taking it for a quick ride, I am realizing that the chain keeps slipping. This is happening when I change gears and sometimes just when I am riding normally. Below are the instructions on how to install a new...
For most mountain bikers, this time of year is the base season. This means that you should be spending lots of long, fun hours on the bike preparing your body to surprise you with strength in the season ahead. With long hours on the bike, however, come some other...
During the winter months a lot of mountain bikers lose their motivation to go outside and they watch their hard earned fitness whither away. One of the athletes that I coach asked me a great question recently: Can I Put My Mountain Bike On a Trainer? Yes, you can put...
I’ve got an older hardtail Gary Fisher mountain bike that I dearly love. I’ve ridden it for thousands of miles, but with newer bikes in my fleet, the Fisher is collecting dust. I’ve decided to start a project to make this old friend a commuter road bike. I’ll be using...
A lot of athletes I know are travelling for the holidays and are watching their fitness vanish just as quickly as pumpkin pie on Christmas Eve. One of the more dedicated athletes that I coach asked me, “What’s the best way to pack a bike for air travel?” The best way...
