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...
How to Set Up a Mountain Bike for Hunting
I love commuting with my mountain bike and also riding the trails over the weekend. I also love to go hunting. So, I was thinking to myself… How can I use my mounting bike when I go hunting, so I can not only make my hunting experience easier, but also, so I can get...
How to Become a Mountain Bike Guide
Marc Anthony once said, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” If you love mountain biking, then you’re in luck. There are lots of avenues to make your love for two wheels into a career. If you dream of getting paid to ride your mountain...
Selecting the Best Mountain Bike Mini Pump: Don’t be Without it
Carrying around a full-size floor pump for my mountain bike is ridiculous but I still need something to fill up my tire when I get a flat on the trail or just need to fill up on the go. This is why I have decided to look into getting a mini pump to add to my “trail...
How to Remove and Install a Cassette on a Mountain Bike
I am getting my mountain bike ready for spring and, after taking it for a quick ride, I am realizing that the chain keeps slipping. This is happening when I change gears and sometimes just when I am riding normally. Below are the instructions on how to install a new...
7 Things a Mountain Biker Can Do to Prevent Chafing
For most mountain bikers, this time of year is the base season. This means that you should be spending lots of long, fun hours on the bike preparing your body to surprise you with strength in the season ahead. With long hours on the bike, however, come some other...
Can I Put My Mountain Bike on a Trainer?
During the winter months a lot of mountain bikers lose their motivation to go outside and they watch their hard earned fitness whither away. One of the athletes that I coach asked me a great question recently: Can I Put My Mountain Bike On a Trainer? Yes, you can put...