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...
Build a Mountain Bike vs Buy Complete: Does it Makes Sense
My middle daughter Megan (20) seems to appreciate many of the same activities as me. Last year we had an awesome trip to the Smoky Mountain National Park where we mountain biked, and fly fished. Megan’s bike is my old 26in Gary Fisher hardtail. The...
Mountain Bike Tools: The Ultimate List for On and Off Trail
One of the things I love about mountain biking is all the tools and parts. I’m a gadget guy, so besides riding I’m happy to be working on my ride. So what are the most important mountain bike tools you should own? Well, it depends on the situation. Essential MTB...
Can I Ride My Mountain Bike on Pavement?
I was hanging out in my little town last week and noticed all the bikes lined up at the different shops and restaurants. It made me want to do some recreational road riding, but I priced road bikes and was shocked at how much they cost. I wondered, why...
What is the difference between a Quick Release and Thru Axle?
My old 26 inch MTB had quick release skewers, but my upgraded 29er has thru axles – I was wondering, what’s the difference between a Quick Release and Thru Axle? Both quick release skewers and thru axles are metal rods that keep bicycle wheels in place. Skewers use a...
DIY Mountain Bike Maintenance Schedule Guide
A couple years ago, I upgraded my ride and went with a full suspension 29 inch Specialized. I really like that bike. As I rolled it out of the bike shop, I asked the shop sales person how often I should do maintenance on the rear shock. I ended up...
Best Mountain Bike for a Bad Back Plus 8 Tips to Help
At then end of a long ride one of my friends was complaining about his bad back. I laughed and told him he didn’t exactly bring the right bike to aid his back pain. He seemed surprised and asked me, “What is the best mountain bike for a bad back?” A full...
How to Adjust the Front Brakes on a Mongoose Mountain Bike
Ahhh! That horrible squeal when your kids applies the front brakes on their mountain bike. I went over and check the brakes and found out they weren’t even working. I created this article to explain how to adjust the front brakes on a Mongoose...
Can I ride my mountain bike in the rain?
I was all stressed out from work and just wanted to pedal it away. As I got geared up to ride it started to rain. Can I ride my mountain bike in the rain? Riding a mountain bike in the rain can be a thrilling experience. However, mountain biking in wet weather...