mt bike | MTBprogress https://www.mtbikeprogress.com Celebrate every progression, no matter how large or small. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:25:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://i0.wp.com/www.mtbikeprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-mtb4-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 mt bike | MTBprogress https://www.mtbikeprogress.com 32 32 158643576 Do I Need a Dropper Post for Mt. Biking? https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/do-i-need-a-dropper-post-for-mt-biking/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:22:14 +0000 https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/?p=720 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...

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]]> 720 When Should I Replace my MTB Tires? https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/when-should-i-replace-my-mtb-tires/ Tue, 12 Nov 2019 23:11:08 +0000 https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/?p=699 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...

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]]> 699 Best Tool Kits for Mt. Biking https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/best-tool-kits-for-mt-biking/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:50:47 +0000 https://mtbikeprogress.com/?p=460 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...

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]]> 460 14 + 1 Tips For Extending The Life of Your Mt. Bike Fork https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/14-1-tips-for-extending-the-life-of-your-mt-bike-fork/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:01:10 +0000 https://mtbikeprogress.com/?p=429 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...

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]]> 429 Find the Right Size Grips for Your Mountain Bike. https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/are-all-mountain-bike-grips-the-same-size/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:23:40 +0000 https://mtbikeprogress.com/?p=121 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...

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]]> 121 Am I Too Old to Mountain Bike? https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/am-i-too-old-to-mountain-bike/ Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:38:11 +0000 https://mtbikeprogress.com/?p=115 As I get older, a little wiser, crash and get a little banged up now and then, I catch myself wondering if there is such a thing as ‘too old’ for mountain...

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]]> 115 Do I Need Fenders for Mountain Biking? https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/do-i-need-fenders-for-mountain-biking/ https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/do-i-need-fenders-for-mountain-biking/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:12:25 +0000 https://mtbikeprogress.com/?p=106 Living in the Pacific North West, or the PNW as we like to call it makes for some wet and muddy rides. Being blasted in the face with mud while hammering down...

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]]> 88 Do I Need A Neckbrace for Mountain Biking? https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/do-i-need-a-neckbrace-for-mountain-biking/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:01:55 +0000 https://mtbikeprogress.com/?p=45 As my son becomes more and more interested in mountain biking, that ‘protective parent’ in me has been kicking in lately and has me pondering “should he wear a neck brace while...

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]]> 45 Are Mountain Bike Shoes Worth It? https://www.mtbikeprogress.com/are-mountain-bike-shoes-worth-it/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 03:57:12 +0000 https://mtbikeprogress.com/?p=27 I might ditch the clips, but I’ll never lose my shoes. Mountain bike shoes are 100% irrefutably worth it. I’m an entry to mid-level rider at best, and I’m good with that....

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