Can I Use Mountain Bike Shoes on a Road Bike?
Cycling can feel like such a complicated and expensive sport. There is equipment and accessories for every need and there is an even bigger price tag attached to each item. I coach a lot of athletes who are just getting into the sport or who are trying to optimize...
Best Mountain Bike Tire For Muddy Terrain
When I first started racing bikes, I rarely thought to consider tire choice. In fact, I was skeptical as to whether or not all of those fancy tread patterns and tire selections really made a difference at all. It wasn’t until I raced a mud race with a non-mud specific...
Best Mountain Bike Tire For Rocky Terrain
As mountain bikers, we are usually meticulous about the equipment that we ride. We focus on every gram, millimeter, alloy, and angle. While it’s all beneficial, the fact remains that when we ride our beloved machines, we only have 2 contact points with the terrain we...
How to Assembly a Mountain Bike Wheel
Last season I took my bike to the Smoky Mountains to do some riding in the park. Not many people know this, but from May until September the GSMNP closes Cades Cove Loop twice a week in the morning. You can get more details here. I carry my MTB inside my minivan....
How to Make Mountain Bike Handlebars More Comfortable (Sizing and Cutting)
Do you have numb tingling hands? Are your shoulders and wrist hurting? Arms and elbows getting tired? Are you finding yourself riding your MTB with your hands on the controls and not the grips? If you’ve never had your bike fitted and you’re experiencing some of the...
How to Install Disc Brakes on a Mountain Bike – with Pictures
Disc brakes on mountain bikes add expense. 18 years ago when I bought my first mountain bike one of the main purchasing considerations was how much it would cost. Without knowing it, I actually bought a pretty good bike for the time, a Gary Fisher Marlin. It was a...
What is the Difference Between a Hybrid Bike and a Mountain Bike?
As much as it pains me to say it… I use my mountain bike more for commuting than actual trail riding. So, I was wondering if a hybrid bike might be better for me. This article will explain the difference between a Hybrid Bike and a Mountain Bike and who each type of...
What is Gravity Mountain Biking: Plus What You Need
For me, the sport of mountain biking has always been more about the experience itself while the health benefits were simply a bonus. So, does gravity mountain biking improve my experience? And… What is Gravity Mountain Biking? Gravity mountain biking is an exclusively...
17 Facts About Mountain Biking (a Couple Will Make You Wonder)
1. Mountain Biking Started by Going Downhill With over 50 Downhill Mountain Biking Parks in the USA and more being developed all the time, I would say MTBing is returning to its roots. Modern mountain biking started in the USA with some often heard names like Gary...