How to Fix a Skipping Mountain Bike Chain (with VIDEO)
Have you heard of Murphy’s Law of the Skipping Mountain Bike Chain? To paraphrase, it states that – even when your shifting is nice and smooth at home or at the trailhead – it doesn't mean your chain won’t start skipping on your ride. And additionally, if your...
9 Best Mountain Bikes for Heavy Riders
The best mountain bikes for heavy riders should have the best features while providing riders with comfort. However, most MTB manufacturers only specify the ideal height for their bikes. For this reason, it can be difficult for the big guys and gals to find the right...
5 Reasons Why Mountain Biking Is Fun
People often ask why mountain biking is fun. Such is understandable since the trails mountain bikers need to cycle on look dangerous, challenging to say the least. So, why do mountain bikers find MTB riding fun? There are five reasons why mountain biking is fun:...
How to Choose a Mountain Bike Suspension Fork
If you are an avid biker, you most likely have been looking for the best mountain bike forks. However, the problem that most people have is that they have no idea what to look for and it can actually be a long process. You need to focus on being able to find the best...
A Guide to Bike Seat Post Shims (Measure and Install)
You would think that bike seat posts are a standard size, sorry they’re not. While upgrading my wife’s bike to have a suspension seat post, I found that the seat post didn’t fit so I had to get a seat post shim to get everything to work. Let me show you how to...
A Complete Guide to Bike Axle Thread Sizes
The different axle choices for my mountain bike have always baffled me. There was a time when I was trying to install my bike's rear wheel, but I was not sure of the thread size I needed to use. In the end, I decided to go to my local bike shop and have my rear wheel...
How Much Is a Bike Tune Up? (Plus Some DIY Bike Maintenance Tips)
If you’re a sporting enthusiast (and live in an area with seasonal weather changes), there are certain annual events that help mark the passage of time. Instead of birthdays or New Year’s Eve, the important dates in your year might look like: Ski Tune Time, Snow Tire...
Best Places to Mount a GoPro for Mountain Biking (How To)
Mountain biking is an extreme yet gratifying sport. I like how I can discover amazing views whenever I conquer uphill trails. The feeling of the wind gushing over my face when I’m going downhill is also a feeling worth cycling for. But apart from the adventure, I...
What Is the Wheelbase on a Mountain Bike and Does It Matter?
The wheelbase on a mountain bike is one of the most essential measurements when finding a bike that fits you. However, not many people know what a wheelbase is. It leads us to the question — what is a wheelbase, and how does it affect your MTB? The wheelbase is the...