Mountain Biking

SAVE THE TRAIL! GET MUDDY, BUDDY!

Trails often get muddy and wet in their centers. While your first inclination may be to avoid the mud at all costs and keep those new bike socks ...

GOING DOWN? GET THAT BUTT BACK!

Descending steep hills is one of the scariest aspects of mountain biking for the new rider. And for good reason--If your body positioning is not ...

BUNNYHOP FOR HEALTH!

When cruising down a narrow trail at around 20 mph, your chances for death or dismemberment aren't all that bad, really. A small log, misplaced ...

THE IMPORTANCE OF INFLATION

Tire inflation is an often-overlooked aspect of mountain bike performance tuning. With the increasing ubiquity of full-suspension rigs, cyclists are ...

DISC BRAKES?

Disc brakes are perhaps the hottest new aftermarket mountain bike upgrade out there right now. These cool-looking contraptions offer incredible ...

XTR EXASPERATION

When shopping around for components, don't always assume that the most expensive gadgets are the best. Everyone knows how nice the letters "XTR" ...

NURTURE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BIKE SHOP

Unless you are a master home mechanic, buying a new bike marks the start of your relationship with the bike shop you bought it from. While such ...