If you’ve ever owned a bike with gears you’ve heard that grinding, clacking, chattering sound by a poorly adjusted shifter system. This article is a complete guide to adjusting both the front and rear derailleurs on a Mongoose mountain bike. To help with...
My middle daughter Megan (20) seems to appreciate many of the same activities as me. Last year we had an awesome trip to the Smoky Mountain National Park where we mountain biked, and fly fished. Megan’s bike is my old 26in Gary Fisher hardtail. The...
One of the things I love about mountain biking is all the tools and parts. I’m a gadget guy, so besides riding I’m happy to be working on my ride. So what are the most important mountain bike tools you should own? Well, it depends on the situation. Essential MTB...
We all want to be able to ride stronger, faster, and longer on our mountain bikes. Does strengthening your heart and oxygen carrying capacity actually make you a better cyclist? This article is all about how to ride a mountain bike for a cardio workout. 9 Benefits of...
I was hanging out in my little town last week and noticed all the bikes lined up at the different shops and restaurants. It made me want to do some recreational road riding, but I priced road bikes and was shocked at how much they cost. I wondered, why...
My old 26 inch MTB had quick release skewers, but my upgraded 29er has thru axles – I was wondering, what’s the difference between a Quick Release and Thru Axle? Both quick release skewers and thru axles are metal rods that keep bicycle wheels in place. Skewers use a...
