Can I Put 27.5-inch Wheels on a 26-inch Wheel MTB?
Upgrading an existing mountain bike can be tricky, especially if you’re trying to figure out if you can put 27.5-inch wheels on a 26-inch wheel MTB. Are all forks and frames the exact clearance? Are they universal for this upgraded wheel diameter? Let’s find out. You...
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How to Cut a Mountain Bike Chain [With Video]
I was riding this great single-track trail when I had a pretty horrid fall, and my bike smashed into some rocks. Luckily, I survived with just some bruises and scrapes, but I had to figure out how to cut a mountain bike chain to remove it and replace it. Not a fun...
Can A Mountain Bike Fit In A Small Car? With Pictures And Tips
Riding a mountain bike, or MTB as I like to call it, is a priority in my life. It wasn’t on my mind when I bought my car, though, because it isn’t the best suited for transporting a bike. My car is a Honda Civic Coupe, not precisely the most oversized vehicle. The car...
Can I Get Bigger Pedals for My Mountain Bike?
A bigger pedal gives a mountain biker added confidence when jumping and also provides more foot placement adjustment as compared to clipless pedals. Alternately having big feet is sometimes a curse. A small MTB pedal for a bigger shoe size guy or gal can be...
Can You Put Hybrid Tires on A Mountain Bike?
Changing the tires on your mountain bike to hybrid tires can be great if you want to commute with your bike or just ride in road conditions or varying terrain. In this post, we will look at what hybrid tires are and where they are best suited. What Makes Hybrid...
Do Mountain Bikes Have Kickstands?
You just finished your ride and you reach for the kickstand to set it upright. Then, you notice there’s no kickstand! What gives? I know you want to know the answer to the question, “Do mountain bikes have kickstands?” So, let’s answer that immediately. The answer is,...
Should I Buy a 26-Inch Mountain Bike?
With mountain bikes, the wheel sizes are important for performance and control. One size you may consider is the 26-inch bike. Are they still available, and are they for you? Without further ado, let’s answer the question. Should I Buy a 26-inch MTB? A 26-inch...
Who is a 26-Inch Mountain Bike Good For?
I know, if only they could make a one size fits all bike! However, we live in a world where your bike needs to be a good fit for your height. Otherwise, you’ll have a bike that feels like something a clown would ride on. Or, you’ll have to climb up on it like a...
Can You Put Road Tires on a Mountain Bike?
This is a common question for many mountain bike enthusiasts. Many people want to use their trail bikes while at home to run errands or commute to work, and we all know that road bikes and mountain bikes are designed very differently from each other. So, can you put...