I know for a fact that conventional chainrings have narrow teeth that fit between the spaces of inner chain links. These narrow teeth are the standard for chainrings, so I wondered what a narrow-wide chainring was the first time I encountered it. It turns out that the...
Have you heard of Murphy’s Law of the Skipping Mountain Bike Chain? To paraphrase, it states that – even when your shifting is nice and smooth at home or at the trailhead – it doesn’t mean your chain won’t start skipping on your ride. And additionally, if your...
TWO products, seriously all you need is two different greases and lubricants for your bike. The tough part is knowing what grease to use and where to put it. Let me help! I’ll tell you the two products I recommend – BUT you’ve got to learn where to apply and...
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I was riding this great single-track trail when I had a pretty horrid fall, and my bike smashed into some rocks. Luckily, I survived with just some bruises and scrapes, but I had to figure out how to cut a mountain bike chain to remove it and replace it. Not a fun...
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...
