Are Mountain Bike Helmets Different? We Find Out.
Any big bike store will have a large variety of bike helmets depending on their primary intent. It can be confusing when you look at all the different types, shapes, colors, and features of different bike helmets. How are mountain bike helmets different from road...
Why Are Mongoose Bikes Are So Expensive? (I Find Out)
Shopping for a Mountain Bike (MTB) in department big box stores, and you might see a few Mongoose bikes for sale. There aren't many these days, not like a decade ago, but they are out and about at stores like Walmart and online at Amazon and Mongoose’s website, of...
Why Are Mountain Bike Seats So High? Learn Why
If you're wondering why are mountain bike seats so high, you've come to the right place. I, too, was wondering why because before you know the reason, when you see a mountain bike set up correctly, it looks like you would be sitting so far up that you wouldn't reach...
Mountain Bike V Brakes Vs. Disc – 6 REAL Differences Explained
One of the most significant areas of misinformation and confusion about mountain bikes is the braking system. There are two primary choices: V brakes and disc brakes. To choose which one will work for you, you need to understand how these two differ. The significant...
Here’s How MTB Tires Are Measured (With 2 Examples and Easy Tips)
It is good to know the tire size of your mountain bike. This way, you will be able to purchase a replacement tire whenever you need to. But to ensure that you are getting the correct tire size, you need to know the easiest methods to measure it accurately. There are...
Repair Old Bike or Buy New One – Here Are Your Options
Bicycles have a long lifespan; with a bit of maintenance, you can breathe a new life into your old mountain bike. However, technology has brought us new and improved mountain bike engineering. For this reason, you might contemplate whether you want to repair the old...
Road Bike Vs. Mountain Bike Safety (7 Points to Save Your Life)
Road bike vs mountain bike safety. It’s something you might wonder if you’re considering getting into either sport. Both mountain and road biking are excellent ways to exercise while having fun. However, the dilemma that every biker faces is safety. Road biking is...
Is Mountain Biking Expensive? A Guide to All The Hidden Costs
Mountain biking, like many things in life, can make you wonder about the actual price. I mean, I've asked "Is mountain biking expensive?" to one friend and got a flat, "No" as the response. But ask his wife, and the answer is quite different. Mountain biking is...
Is Specialized Better Than Trek? (Here are Your Answers About 2 MTB Heavyweights)
Specialized and Trek are two big heavyweights in the biking ring. Both companies are fast approaching the half-century age and have more than enough miles on the trails to prove their worth. Trying to compare which company produces a better bike is a stretch of road...