What Mountain Bike Helmet Should I Buy?
A bike helmet is the single most important piece of gear you can buy. You should buy a mtb helmet that meets standards set by… Read More »What Mountain Bike Helmet Should I Buy?
Senior Technical Writer, MountainBikeExperience.com
Tony K is a technical editor at MountainBikeExperience.com. He has a focus on downhill bike riding but still loves xc bikes too.
With more than ten years of mountain biking experience and more than 5 years testing mountain bikes, Tony has ridden and tested hundreds of different bikes and products, everything from XC to enduro bikes. Tony regularly competes in mountain bike races while seeing how long those compontents can hold up which gives me a lot of insight.
When he isn't shredding down a mountain or camping out, he is writing reviews for Mountain Bike Experience.
Rides: Surly Lowside, Canyon Exceed
A bike helmet is the single most important piece of gear you can buy. You should buy a mtb helmet that meets standards set by… Read More »What Mountain Bike Helmet Should I Buy?
Yes, you can jump a XC bike and in fact it happens all the time in normal cross country usage. Like everything else, however, there… Read More »Can You Jump a XC Bike? Will It Hold Up?
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It takes some work, but you can definitely fit a mountain bike inside a car. Depending on the size of your car and whether it… Read More »4 Ways You Can Fit a Mountain Bike in a Car
Yes, a mountain bike can be used in the city. The real question is how is the ride, and what can you do to make… Read More »Can a Mountain Bike Be Used in the City? How is the Ride?
Mountain bikes at first glance seem simple to pick one, but there are as many different types of mountain bikes as there are places to… Read More »What Mountain Bike Is Best For You?
When you hear mountain biking, you think of adrenaline and high-energy exercise. But what exactly are all of those benefits which make mountain biking good… Read More »8 Reasons Why Mountain Biking Is Good For You
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Sometimes you want to go for a bit of road biking and the only bike you own is a mountain bike. A bike is a… Read More »Can You Ride Mountain Bikes On The Road: Differences and Effort Required
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The two main types of mountain bikes are cross country mountain bikes and Trail bikes, but what’s the real difference between them and which should… Read More »XC Mountain Bike vs Trail Bike : Which One For What You Ride?
With mountain biking, most people think of equipment like helmet, shin guards, and gloves, but don’t forget the mountain biking shoes. The shoes you are… Read More »What Are Mountain Biking Shoes and Which Ones Do You Need?
So you got your new mountain bike and you’re ready to saddle up and hit the trails? Well, before you grab and bike and go,… Read More »12 Essential Mountain Bike Gear for Beginners
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The Appalachian Trail is one of the most beautiful networks of trails in the world. However, this 2,200 mile trail extending between Maine and Georgia… Read More »Can You Mountain Bike the Appalachian Trail? Are there other epic trails to try?
Cross country (XC) mountain biking is a form of mountain biking that is performed on paths consisting of forrest paths, smooth roads, singletrack, and paved… Read More »What is XC Mountain Biking and Is It Right For You?
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Trail bikes normally have a full suspension to take the brunt of the bumps going downhill and letting you choose a fair path while not… Read More »What Are Hardtail Mountain Bikes Good For: Expert Skill Required?