Riding down steep slopes and might seem intimidating to beginner downhill riders. The main factor which transforms riding downhill into such an intimidation is that everything happens faster and in a more intense manner. Riding downhill is different than ordinary bike riding in many ways. One of the main differences is the bikers’ center of [...]
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Downhill Mountain Biking Techniques
Posted by Admin on December 29th, 2009
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No Comments »Second Hand Mountain Bike – a Buyers Guide
Posted by Admin on December 21st, 2009
Good mountain bikes these days are by no means cheap. However, a knock-on effect of their expense is that they are being built with much stronger and more durable materials, meaning there are literally thousands of great second-hand bikes out there for a fraction of the cost of a new one. You just need to [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Bearings, bike, Brake Cables, Brakes, Buyers, Dents, Durable Materials, Elements, Excessive Noise, Fraction, Fractures, Guide, Hand, Hydraulic Brake, Job, mountain, Mountain Bike, Mountain Bikes, Reservoirs, Resistance, Rims, Second, Second Hand Bikes, Spokes, Wheel, Wheels No Comments »Mountain Bike Cable Maintenance
Posted by Admin on November 9th, 2009
Making sure that you check your brake and gear cables on your mountain bike on a regular basis is very important. Worn out or dirty cables can seriously affect braking and also shifting. If they are only dirty you can clean them, but if they are worn or starting to fray then they should be [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Allen Key, Brakes, Cable Clamp, Cable Maintenance, Cap, Chain Lubricants, Dirt Squirt, Gear Cables, Gears, Greaser, Heavy Duty, Kinks, Lubricant, Mountain Bike, Mountain Bikes, Mountain Biking, Old Rag, Pliers, Signs No Comments »Ten Ways to Get the Most Out of Mountain Bikes
Posted by Admin on September 24th, 2009
Many people are approaching the sport of mountain biking for the first time due to their huge surge in popularity in recent times. It can be difficult to know what to look for and what to do when you’re planning to ride in a new environment even if you are used to riding road bikes. [...]