How Long Does a Mountain Bike Chain Last?
There is one constant in mountain biking. You will need to replace your chain sooner or later. The question is when? How can we take care of our chain so it lasts longer, and how long can we expect a chain to last? There are many variables that affect how...
When is the Best Time to Buy a Mountain Bike?
There comes a time in every mountain biker’s life when he/she needs to buy their first bike or a new bike. If there is one common theme for mountain bikers, it is that they always want a new bike. The question becomes when is the best time. There are...
How to Adjust the Handle Bars on a Mongoose Mountain Bike
Getting a mountain bike to “fit” takes a couple adjustments. The Mongoose Mountain Bike one of my kids has needs the handle bars adjusted. I thought I’d explain how to adjust the handle bars on a Walmart Mongoose Mountain Bike. MTB Handlebars Figure out...
How to test ride a mountain bike – every item you could possibly consider
I know my local mountain bike shop rents bikes, and I’m in the market to buy. How do I test ride a mountain bike? To test ride a mountain bike, treat the demo bike as if it were your own. Make any adjustments required to the handlebar, pedals, tire pressure and...
What are the best mountain bike pedals for commuting?
It was very important to me that my new house was within commuting distance to my favorite destinations. As I looked at my old commuter, in desperate need of upgrades, I asked myself, “What are the best mountain bike pedals for commuting?” After some...
How to jump a mountain bike with flat pedals
Out on the trails, everyone seems to use clipless pedals. I sometimes ride with flat pedals and was wondering, how to jump a mountain bike with flat pedals? To jump with flat pedals, first “preload” the front end of the bike by lowering your chest closer to the...
Top 10 most common mountain bike injuries and tips to avoid them
It seems like our riding group always has at least one person nursing an injury. What are the top 10 most common mountain bike injuries and what are some tips to avoid them? Common Mountain Bike Injuries Skin abrasions and scratches Dehydration Low back pain Knee pain...
What does the typical mountain bike weigh, and does weight make a difference to the average rider?
One of the questions I often hear in the parking lot before a ride is, “how much does your bike weigh?” We don’t typically talk about personal weight, but bike weight is a hot topic within the mountain bike community. The major mountain bike manufacturers do not...
What are Eggbeater pedals on a mountain bike?
My riding buddies keep talking about “Eggbeaters”. So I was wondering, “What are Eggbeater mountain bike pedals?” Eggbeater pedals are clipless mountain bike pedals manufactured by Crank Brothers. The name “egg beater” is used since the pedals look like mixing...