How to Ride a Mountain Bike For A Cardio Workout
We all want to be able to ride stronger, faster, and longer on our mountain bikes. Does strengthening your heart and oxygen carrying capacity actually make you a better cyclist? This article is all about how to ride a mountain bike for a cardio workout. 9 Benefits of...
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...
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...
Can I Still Ride My Mountain Bike if I Have a Broken Spoke?
Before my last ride, I was lubing my chain and noticed I am missing a spoke. I don’t know when I lost it, but It caused me to wonder if I could ride if I am missing one spoke. You can technically ride with a broken/missing spoke, but it is not ideal. The...
Is it Safe to Mountain Bike Alone? Plus 10 Essentials
I used to always try to mountain bike with someone because it made my mom feel like I was safe. Then I started riding further and faster than most people cared to go. Eventually, I had to ask myself, “Is it safe to mountain bike alone?” After some research and...
10 Ways to Prevent Mountain Bike Theft Plus how to TRACK it!
We all have seen the posts---be on the lookout for a stolen mountain bike. You know it could be you, yet we don’t think too often about how to keep our mountain bikes from being stolen. Here are a few simple steps to prevent your mountain bike from being...