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...
DIY Mountain Bike Chain Whip and Cassette Removal
It’s time to replace the cogs (also called the cassette) on your rear mountain bike wheel. (The teeth are all rounded, the chain is stretched out.) You’ve already bought the replacement cassette, so you just need a wrench to unscrew it and then you can thread the new...
What Is a Mountain Bike Dropout? (Complete Guide)
“You know your front dropout is loose?” the mechanic asked me when I dropped my mountain bike off for a shifter adjustment. This was back in the days when I didn’t know a bike tube from those rubber floaties you ride down the river. I didn’t know, and I didn’t care....
Mountain Bike Dropper Posts (A Complete Guide)
One of my favorite things about mountain biking is the fact that there is always something to improve on. You can spend years honing your fitness or working on your technical skills. There are always improvements to be made, which makes the progression in this sport...
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How to Install SPD Cleats on Mountain Bike Shoes [Step by Step with Video]
You know that saying “be careful what you wish for”? Last year, I asked for clipless mountain bike shoes and pedals for my birthday. Ripping off the ribbons and tearing the wrapping paper, I saw an amazing-looking pair of shoes and shiny, high-tech pedals. And a...
How to Inflate Mountain Bike Tire with Presta Valve
I headed off from my house one Saturday early in my biking career, drooling with excitement for the mountain bike ride I’d been awaiting all week. Then, before I had reached the trailhead, I noticed my rear tire was significantly low. I felt like I was riding through...
6 Ways to Carry Your Phone While Mountain Biking
Most mountain bikers seem to love the escape that the mountain bike can provide. They love being out in nature, away from the stresses and responsibilities that day to day life seems to bring. Checking your email or answering phone calls are probably pretty low on...
How to Remove (and Install) Mountain Bike Pedals (with video)
You’ve got a new mountain bike! You’ve spent hours (it seems) researching models, talking to bike shop staff and test riding different bikes. You can’t wait to get on it and go for a ride! Then you realize it doesn’t have the right kind of pedals. For a casual,...
Fluid vs Magnetic Bike Trainers (Which is Best?)
Indoor riding can be a highly efficient and useful way to train, especially during the colder months. Completing your workout on the trainer can give you a lot of bang for your buck, but it usually isn’t as exciting as flying around the trails. A good set up can make...