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...
11 Ways to Make a Mountain Bike More Road Friendly
I’ve got an older hardtail Gary Fisher mountain bike that I dearly love. I’ve ridden it for thousands of miles, but with newer bikes in my fleet, the Fisher is collecting dust. I’ve decided to start a project to make this old friend a commuter road bike. I’ll be using...
How to Pack Your Mountain Bike Plus 7 MTB Travel Tips
A lot of athletes I know are travelling for the holidays and are watching their fitness vanish just as quickly as pumpkin pie on Christmas Eve. One of the more dedicated athletes that I coach asked me, “What’s the best way to pack a bike for air travel?” The best way...
Is Mountain Biking Considered an Extreme Sport?
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying before, “There are two types of mountain bikers: those that have crashed and those who will.” I’ve had my fair share of crashes and urgent care visits. When my friends see all of my scars they often ask, “Is mountain biking...
Is there a difference between men’s and women’s mountain bikes?
I’m looking to get a mountain bike for my daughter. I originally thought I’d just give her my old bike, but as I look around at MTBs I started wondering: Is there a difference between men's and women's mountain bikes? There are no real universal differences...
What is a Mountain Bike Rear Derailleur Hanger and How to Fix it
After taking a tumble my bike wasn’t shifting correctly. At the bike shop the tech said I needed a new derailleur hanger. I had no idea what he was talking about so I had him explain, WHAT IS A MOUNTAIN BIKE DERAILLEUR HANGER. A Rear Derailleur Hanger is a...
How To Reduce Knee Pain Mountain Biking & Some Easy Fixes
Last week I was riding with a friend when he casually stated that his knee hurt. While knee pain is a common ailment of many mountain bikers, it should not be passively accepted as if it is a right of passage to ride a bike. This article explains some ways to reduce...
Searching for the Best Mountain Bike GPS? Look NO Further
To really track my mountain biking improvement, I made the decision to break down and buy a mountain biking GPS unit. My search for the BEST Mountain Bike GPS ended when I discovered this gem: The Garmin Edge 520 with Heart Rate Monitor, Cadence and...
Mongoose Mountain Bike Gear Adjustment: A Complete Guide
If you've ever owned a bike with gears you've heard that grinding, clacking, chattering sound by a poorly adjusted shifter system. This article is a complete guide to adjusting both the front and rear derailleurs on a Mongoose mountain bike. To help with where...