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...
Will Mountain Bike Pedals Fit Road Bike Cranks Arms? We Find Out!
Looking to change up the feel of your road bike? Changing the pedals from clipless (standard on most road bikes) to a hybrid or even flat style, as one might expect on a mountain bike, could be just the change you need. But will mountain bike pedals fit road bike...
What is a Bike Repair Station? We Explain (With 3 Examples)
Mountain biking is an extreme sport. You may not ride your bike hard, or you might be a downhill adrenaline fan; either way, your bike will inevitably break down. When it does, you’ll need to visit a bike repair station. However, depending on where you live and who...
Which Brand Is Better, Mongoose or Schwinn
Mongoose and Schwinn are both well-known bike brands, as you likely already know. However, do you know which brand is better, Mongoose or Schwinn? Although equally well-known name brands, Mongoose and Schwinn are not entirely on par with each other. Mongoose is known...
Wondering What Derailleur Hanger You Need? (Look No Further)
If there’s one part on my bike that I took for granted in my first year of mountain biking, it was my derailleur hanger. The problem I had was that my bike was a Frankenstein model, a mix-match of various parts and components. I built the bike out of spare parts, and...
Why Do Mountain Bikes Have Hard Seats?
Mountain bike seats may seem like hard, alien devices meant to torture rather than rest your rear. If you’re wondering why mountain bikes have hard seats, there’s actually a great deal of science behind it. I’m going to share my experiences and the science behind...
9 Universal Mountain Bike Pedals You Need to See
Okay, let’s get one thing straight - bicycle pedals for your mountain bike are not entirely universal. However, they do come in a standard set of sizes, so finding the right one for your bike won’t be too difficult. I’ve collected information on 9 universal mountain...
12 Reasons Why Mountain Bike Shoes Are The Best
Whether riding clipless or flat pedal, mountain bike shoes on your feet are the best option. However, if you’re anything like me, then you’re asking why mountain bike shoes are the best; why not just use a pair of regular comfortable running shoes? Mountain bike shoes...
When To Bleed Mountain Bike Brakes (and Why)
You likely enjoy riding at speed. I know when I ride, I like to ride fast, and sometimes that means I need to brake quickly too. However, when to bleed mountain bike brakes was something I wanted to know, as I had never run with them before. Hydraulic braking systems...