Having ridden motorcycles (and still do) for just as long as I have been riding bicycles, probably, even more, I wonder sometimes if it would be a good idea for me to…
Category: Components
What is A Mt. Bike Bottom Bracket?
After hearing this term used multiple times, it might be a little perplexing to understand what exactly a bottom bracket is by just its name alone. Examining this, not so obviously named…
Do I Need a Dropper Post for Mt. Biking?
I’ve been running a standard seat post (aka; analog dropper) since, well forever. I’ve yet to own a dropper post on any of my bikes. And with droppers being all the rage…
When Should I Replace my MTB Tires?
It’s been a couple of seasons since I replaced my tires, and since viewing a whole slew of gnarly crashes that were the result of a tire blowing mid-trail, I wondered when…
Which Mountain Bikes Are Made in the USA?
Bicycle manufacturing, like many of the products we now purchase, has been mainly moved overseas to decrease production costs. There are still a small number of mountain bike builders that choose to…
Can A Mt. Bike Be too Light?
In the mountain bike world, it has become quite the norm for manufacturers to talk about the weight of their particular creations in advertisements and product descriptions. From this, we have witnessed…
14 + 1 Tips For Extending The Life of Your Mt. Bike Fork
A mountain bikes suspension is arguably one of the most important components that play a hand in overall ride performance. Your bike’s suspension allows it to essentially float over dips, whoops, rocks…
Find the Right Size Grips for Your Mountain Bike.
Grips are arguably one of the most vital components in making or breaking a great ride. Along with the other contact point items, pedals and saddle, a great set of grips can…
Are Loud Mt. Bike Hubs Better?
After owning a few different sets of mountain bike wheels, with varying degrees of quality and of course sound, I’ve begun to wonder if a quieter hub can be just as good…
How Much do Mt. Bike Wheels Weigh?
Recently when pondering the next upgrade to do to my mountain bike, I began to wonder how much mountain bike wheels weigh. After performing a bit of due diligence, here’s what I…