Hybrid Bikes on Bike Trails? 5 Things That You Should Be Aware Of
Hybrid bikes on bike trails is a topic of debate for many bikers. While hybrid bikes are indeed made for both urban and trail riding, some cyclists say that such a bike is not good enough off-road. It leads us to the question -- what should one be aware of when using...
The 5 Best MTB Saddle for a Big Guy or Big Girl (For Amazing Comfort)
The best MTB saddle for big guys or girls should provide the utmost comfort. Unfortunately, a standard mountain bike saddle can be uncomfortable for a big guy or girl. But there are many saddles made explicitly for people with a big body build. The best saddle for a...
Santa Cruz Nomad Vs. Yeti SB165 – A Real Riders Review
If you're trying to decide between the Santa Cruz Nomad vs. Yeti SB165, then you've come to the right place. I've had the pleasure of riding a lot of mountain bikes, and I've got to say that these two beasts are brutal to choose which one's best. But we'll give it a...
Mountain Biking with Glasses: Tips and Tricks
Last year, around this time, I went to the DMV to renew my license and during the eye exam test I realized to my complete surprise that I desperately needed prescription glasses. My head immediately flooded with questions, mostly prominently, “How would this impact my...
Giant Versus Trek Mountain Bikes Battle It Out!
Giant vs. Trek -- are brands that many mountain bike enthusiasts often compare. If you are trying to decide the next mountain bike you want to purchase, you would obviously wonder which of the two brands is better. Well, this article will help you find the answer. If...
The Best Sunglasses for Mountain Biking You Need to Know About
When cycling on rough trails, every biker needs to have the best sunglasses for mountain biking. It is easy to get a pair or two as there are tons of choices online now. However, it can be challenging to sort out the best ones due to many options. The best mountain...
A Complete Guide to Bike Stems (Styles, Sizes, Fit and More)
My sister gave me the task of making her older Trek 4500 more comfortable. The bike is still in great shape and just needed some different components to give the bike a more “upright” riding position. After looking at how the bike fit on her, I made the shopping...
9 Mountain Bikes to Avoid
Like most things in life, there are good and BAD. If you're new to this mountain biking thing, or think you've found a great deal, let me help you weed out the bad models. Most MTBs will last a little while and they something breaks and it get put into the back of the...
What are V-Brakes on a Bike? (How do they Work?)
I’m in the process of fixing an older Huffy Mountain Bike. Someone had put it out at the curb for trash pickup. Lots of stuff is wrong with it, so I’m going to fix it up and document the journey calling it the “Huffy Resurrection” The v brakes are in bad...