The gears in mountain bikes just keep getting more and more intricate. The bikes of today have as many as 27 gear ratios. A mountain bike will use a combination of three different sized sprockets in front and nine in the back to produce gear ratios. The idea behind all these gears is to allow [...]
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How Mountain Bike Gears Work
Posted by Admin on December 23rd, 2009
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No Comments »The Importance Of Tire Pressure In Mountain Bikes
Posted by Admin on September 23rd, 2009
Tire pressure is a very important facet of riding any kind of bike, including mountain bikes. By learning how to set the tire pressure, you can give yourself more control and help to make the ride down the mountain smoother. If the tire pressure is too low, then you will find that it is much [...]