So, I’m in my 50’s, and I’m a little slower than I use to be (I’m young at heart though 😊). I have a full suspension MTB, but as I plan for mountain biking in the future I started wondering: What is the best mountain bike for older riders? The best mountain bike for...
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying before, “There are two types of mountain bikers: those that have crashed and those who will.” I’ve had my fair share of crashes and urgent care visits. When my friends see all of my scars they often ask, “Is mountain biking...
I’m looking to get a mountain bike for my daughter. I originally thought I’d just give her my old bike, but as I look around at MTBs I started wondering: Is there a difference between men’s and women’s mountain bikes? There are no real universal...
After taking a tumble my bike wasn’t shifting correctly. At the bike shop the tech said I needed a new derailleur hanger. I had no idea what he was talking about so I had him explain, WHAT IS A MOUNTAIN BIKE DERAILLEUR HANGER. A Rear Derailleur Hanger is a...
Last week I was riding with a friend when he casually stated that his knee hurt. While knee pain is a common ailment of many mountain bikers, it should not be passively accepted as if it is a right of passage to ride a bike. This article explains some ways to reduce...
To really track my mountain biking improvement, I made the decision to break down and buy a mountain biking GPS unit. My search for the BEST Mountain Bike GPS ended when I discovered this gem: The Garmin Edge 520 with Heart Rate Monitor, Cadence and...
