Mountain biking is an exciting sport that can be enjoyed by anyone who knows how to ride a bike. Compared to the average bike ride, it does present some danger. Therefore, you should master these basic skills before you hit the trails or the dirt. You can practice these beginning skills at [...]
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Beginner Mountain Bike Skills
Posted by Admin on December 27th, 2009
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No Comments »Why Proper Lubrication Is Crucial In Mountain Bike Maintenance
Posted by Admin on December 23rd, 2009
More and more people are getting into mountain biking. Very few people, though, properly maintain their bikes. One of the most important aspects of mountain bike maintenance is lubrication. Keeping your bike’s moving parts well-lubricated will help keep your bike in top shape for a long time. Failing to keep your bike properly lubed will [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Bearings, Bicycles, bike, bikes, Chain Cycles, Crankshaft, Crucial, Derailleur, Drip, Gears, Good Chance, Hubs, Important Place, Lifespan, Lubing, Lubricants, Lubrication, Maintenance, mountain, Mountain Bike Maintenance, Mountain Biking, Moving Parts, Proper, Shift Gears, Shifting Gears, Spray Dispensers No Comments »Maintaining Your Mountain Bike – The Basics
Posted by Admin on December 18th, 2009
Riding a mountain bike is great exercise and a lot of fun. . . and while it’s hard on your legs, it’s hard on the machinery itself. Keeping your bike maintained will keep you safe, and keep the bike in better condition for years to come. There are three basic time frames for maintaining your [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Basics, Bicycle Chains, bike, Bike Maintenance, Brake Pads, Brambles, Derailleur, Dry Lubricant, Handlebars, Levers, Long Term Storage, Maintaining, mountain, Mountain Bike, Mountain Bikes, Moving Parts, Paraffin, Right Angle, Shifting Gears, Shock Absorber, Squeaks, Time Frames, Tire Pressure, Twigs No Comments »Mountain Bike Skills You Need Before You Attempt Mountain Biking
Posted by Admin on December 10th, 2009
Anyone who knows how to ride a bicycle can enjoy mountain biking. There are some dangers to mountain biking, when it is compared to the standard bike ride. It is for this reason that mastering the following beginner mountain bike skills is a necessity prior to taking off for your mountain bike excursion.These skills can [...]