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…
Tag: diy mountain bike repair
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…
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…
Best Tool Kits for Mt. Biking
For the better part of my life, I have had the fortune of having access to a pretty good collection of hand tools at all times. This benefit comes from having both…
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…
Do I Need a Torque Wrench for my Mountain Bike?
One of the big debates in the mountain bike world, more specifically the DIY mountain bike mechanic world, is whether we need to use a torque wrench when tightening down any nuts…