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...
How to Adapt an Old MTB Wheel to a New Boost Fork
I recently tackled a little dilemma in my Mountain Bike Build. I had a new 29 inch wheelset that was never used. I purchased a lightweight wheelset with crazy aspirations of upgrading my bike for racing. These lightweight race wheels sat on a shelf in the basement for...
What Should My Mountain Bike Tire Pressure Be?
I see other riders diligently checking their mountain bikes tire pressure and dialing in the perfect pressure for them before almost every ride I go on. I didn’t want to be the only one left out, and I want the best performance, so I researched what the best tire...
How Long Will a Mountain Bike Last?
I understand that no matter how well maintained I keep my mountain bike I will eventually have to replace it. But, since a new mountain bike can be thousands of dollars I was just wondering how long should a mountain bike last? What is the Average Life of a Mountain...
Can I Put Wider Tires on My Mountain Bike?
Spring has sprung, and so it is time for me to get my mountain bike ready for a long summer of trail rides and morning commutes. The only problem is that I need to put new tires on my bike before it will be ready for even a trip around the block. So, I was wondering...
What Does TRAVEL Mean on a Mountain Bike: Is More Travel Better?
I love riding my mountain bike down steep hills and off of lifts but I have noticed that even after adjusting my current suspension I am bottoming out on relatively small drops. That is why I decided to upgrade my suspension to have more travel distance. In this guide...
What is Hucking on a Mountain Bike and Should You Do It?
When I hear the word “Huck” my brain immediately goes to classic American literature. (Huck Finn) But, apparently in the sporting world, and in the mountain biking world in particular, the term “Huck” means something completely different. Who knew? What is Hucking on...
The Ultimate Mountain Bike Build Checklist
My Full Suspension Specialized MTB is a great bike, but I’m thinking about a new ride. So I began to wonder, what if I build my next mountain bike myself? Can I build a mountain bike myself? Yes, you can build a mountain bike yourself. Now, unless you are a mechanical...
Is Mountain Biking Better Than Running? Should I Do Both?
Exercise enthusiasts have lots of options of how to lose weight and get stronger. With busy schedules and all kinds of rising and falling trends I often have people ask me, “Is mountain biking better than running? Should I do both?” Mountain biking and running both...