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While most people recommend switching to a tubeless setup for mountain biking and tout its benefits, few recommend going back to tubes.
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At the end of the day, these are all going to be capable all-around bikes that we know you’ll be happy with on those eight-hour rides you mentioned.
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Although 29-inch wheels have become almost synonymous with trail and all-mountain bikes, there is something about a mixed-wheel setup that brings a smile to our faces
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When it comes to lubricating cables, we’d say, and we feel most of the technical side of the industry would agree with us, that lubricating your cables before installing them is a must for optimal performance in the long run
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There is a huge shuttle ebike culture building as gravity riders discover the advantages of them for getting radical, all-day shuttle sessions on the bike.
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I’m pretty set on alloy bars, as I prefer the ride characteristics over carbon bars, but which diameter should I get?
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I see tons of terms and descriptions thrown around about different tire compounds and casings, especially when browsing online or reading reviews.
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We, too, miss the days of hucking heavy coil-sprung behemoths down the mountain or off ridges in pursuit of freeride or racing glory.
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When plumbing new brakes, how long should the lines be in order to be safe?
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My frames are all aluminum at the moment, and I occasionally clamp the bike to the work stand by the top tube.
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I just bought a brand-new set of Maxxis tires, but when I installed the front one on my bike, I noticed it had a wobble that is noticeable at higher speeds.
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How often should I be breaking down the frame and linkage on my bike and removing the bearings to clean and re-grease?
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I’m looking to upgrade the wheelset on my 2022 Santa Cruz Hightower and am debating whether carbon wheels are worth the price.
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Reinstalling the new spoke once you’ve got it is the hardest part of the whole process, but it’s not impossible with a little patience
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Would I be okay using a bike box from a shop? Or, is it worth the investment for a bike bag?
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I center the pads and make sure everything is tight, yet by the end of every ride I can hear the pads rubbing on the rotor again.
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I’m trying to mount my microspline 12-speed cassette to my new wheelset and can’t seem to figure out the final little cog.
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There are a lot of options to choose from, and if you’re on a budget, you’ll have to be even more picky to keep from choosing a troublesome unit.
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I’m looking to buy a new bike and am having a hard time deciding between an alloy or carbon frame.
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What exactly are the differences between high and low speed?
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I have a Polygon Siskiu D7 trail bike I got last year that I do well with on the trails, but I always feel like it’s too big for the pump track.
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Would it be bad to trim an inch or 2 off of the frame to lower it just a bit more?
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I rescued a Kaitai 19-inch frame. It’s a U.S.-made bike, and I would like to restore it to what it was when new.
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I just bought a 2019 Giant Trance with a Fox 34 fork on it. It’s the Rhythm model, and I just can’t seem to get the setup right.
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The only thing you’re giving up is the 10-tooth little ring for an 11-tooth, which really isn’t that much if you think about it.
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In preparation of changing all of the pieces over, I was trying to take off my rear rotor and found that one of the bolts seems to not want to budge.
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I just had a puncture at the bead/rim interface of my Maxxis 27.5 Aggressor 2.3-width, dual--compound, double-down tire (tubeless) at 28 psi with a DT Swiss EX511 rim in a heavy rock garden with potentially sharp, jagged rocks. I weigh 200…
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Is there a mid-travel somewhat-budget-friendly trail bike I should consider to spice up my local trail rides, or keep on truckin with the big dog?
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Absolutely agree, skinny tires ruin groomed trails, along with too high of tire pressure and riding when too warm out.
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Is there a specific benefit to those upright racks like the VelociRAX, or would I be better off going with a tray rack?
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