The best way to have many safe and enjoyable rides is to keep your bike working well. Learning how to take care of your bike and performing your own repairs is an easy way to keep your bike performing in tip-top shape.
This category has articles on common maintenance such as cleaning and oiling your chain, bleeding brakes, changing out your brake pads, and adjusting your shifter. These are all basic procedures and learning how to take are of these things yourself also teaches you how to fix your bike in a pinch while out on the trails.
Sometimes the best maintenance is preventative maintenance, and the best thing you can do is to first notice that your bike needs a little work. When you ride it often, you’ll be able to notice something not working quite right. If you can spot it early enough, you’ll be able to fix it before it leaves you stranded on a ride.
Mountain bike tires wear down slowly over time, and it can be difficult to know exactly when you should replace them. Many times, they are… Read More »How Long Do Mountain Bike Tires Last and When To Replace?
I was thinking lately about bike tires cracking and what causes them to crack. When they crack, are they safe to keep using or are… Read More »How Do I Keep My Bike Tires From Cracking?
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Properly functioning hydraulic disc brakes remain one of the most important components on any mountain bike. When brakes feel mushy or lack power, it becomes… Read More »Brake the Silence: When to Bleed Your Mountain Bike Brakes for Optimal Performance
Your bike chain is a crucial component transmitting pedaling power to the wheels. So keeping it clean and lubed maintains efficient pedaling and shifting performance.… Read More »Keeping Your Bike Chain In Top Shape
Mountain bike wheel diameters influence riding position, bike handling traits, and what terrain each best suits. Assess your height, riding style, and typical trails for… Read More »What Mountain Bike Wheel Size Fits You Best?
One of the great things about mountain bikes is the ability to upgrade components over time. As your skills progress, you may want more responsive… Read More »Are Mountain Bike Forks Universal?
Kickstands are common on many types of bikes, most of which are meant for casual riding. I get the question quite often of whether mountain… Read More »Do Mountain Bikes Have Kickstands?
Once you find the bike stem that puts the handlebars just where you want them, you want to use it for your future bikes too. … Read More »Are Mountain Bike Stems Universal
Have you ever had when you tried to go from second gear to third but the bike just feels like going right to third? I… Read More »Why Does My Mountain Bike Skip Gears?