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ASK MBA: SHOULD I USE A HANDLEBAR OR HELMET MOUNTED LIGHT?

In the dark.

I am not sure if I want to put a light only on my helmet, only on my bar or both. What are your thoughts?
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ASK MBA: HOW DO I REMOVE DRIED TUBELESS TIRE SEALANT FROM MY FRAME?

There's no easy way.

There are many different sealant brands out there, and each one coats the frame a little differently when this happens.
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ASK MBA: WHAT ARE THE BEST SUB 6K TRAIL BIKE OPTIONS?

Upgrading from a hardtail to full suspension

I don’t ride a lot of crazy technical trails, but I’d like to have the option, but I still want it to climb well.
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ASK MBA: IS THERE A TRICK OR GREAT GLASSES THAT ARE FOG RESISTANT?

It's not just for shaving.

I have tried numerous big-name brands, anti-fog sprays and different helmets to try to give better clearance from the glasses and allow good airflow; however, when it is humid and body heat is rising due to cranking up the trails, my…
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ASK MBA: WHAT ARE THE BEST BIKE ANTI-THEFT AND RECOVERY TRACKING DEVICES?

Because thieves suck!

What tracking devices are available out there that we can put on our bikes without impeding our ride, since some tracking devices can be bulky?
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ASK MBA: HOW LONG SHOULD I KEEP USING MY HELMET?

Use your head

"My helmet is at least a few years old, and I am wondering when I should replace it."
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TRAILGRAMS – A READER WEIGHS IN ON EMTBS AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

He is not an attorney but did stay at a Holiday Inn Express

"While the response provided by MBA to the “Times Are A-Changin’” question could have been sufficient to answer the reader’s question, the reference to the “Public Accommodations, Title III” link, largely, is not."
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ASK MBA: CAN I GET A TICKET FOR MY BIKE RACK?

Are you breaking the law?

We have also had friends and wrecking crew members pulled over for not just the license plate being blocked but the taillights, too.
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ASK MBA: ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES ON A BUDGET?

Don't confuse cheap with inexpensive

I want to spend $8,000 on a couple of electric mountain bikes for me and the missus.
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ASK MBA: DOES TIRE LABEL ORIENTATION REALLY MATTER?

Style points

My riding buddy said that I mounted my tire incorrectly by not lining the tire’s labels up with the valve stem.
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ASK MBA: DO I NEED A FAT BIKE TO RIDE SNOW?

Snowman rides

The good news (and from our experience) is you actually don’t really need a fat bike to enjoy riding in the snow.
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ASK MBA: WHERE DO I GET THE CUSTOM MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION APPAREL?

Hit the trails in style

The custom MBA kits you see in some of our bike tests are made for us by Colombian apparel manufacturer Manzur.
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ASK MBA: WHAT’S A GOOD, BUDGET, FULL-SUSPENSION BIKE FOR MY WIFE?

Don't confuse cheap with inexpensive

There is nothing like getting out on the trail with the whole family.
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ASK MBA: IS IT OK TO SKID ON THE TRAILS?

Are skids really just for kids?

Everyone you see skidding is doing it wrong, even those that sneak through in the pages of this magazine.
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ASK MBA: WHAT BIKE FOR A 13-YEAR OLD?

In need of a high-value steed

"I am working for my family and neighbors trying to earn money for a new bike. I would love your thoughts and reviews on the best affordable bike."
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ASK MBA: DOES THE ADA JUSTIFY RIDING E-BIKES ON “NO E-BIKE” TRAILS?

Is it okay?

Do you know of anyone else who is using the ADA to justify riding e-bikes on “no e-bike” trails?
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ASK MBA: ARE CLIPLESS PEDALS REALLY BETTER THAN FLATS?

A never ending debate

There seems to be a misconception that flat pedals are only for beginners or hard-core gravity riders.
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ASK MBA: GIVING THE BOOT TO FLAT TIRES

NO STOPPING IT

My rear tire sliced wide open, and no amount of tire plugs, sealant, leaves, or pine needles seemed to do the trick.
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ASK MBA: WHAT’S UP WITH GPS DATA INCONSISTENCIES?

Is it Strava or my GPS device?

Even though you may have done the exact same activity, each GPS device, even if you’re using the same model, will record its own unique set of data.
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ASK MBA: WHAT’S A SAFE FOLLOWING DISTANCE WHILE RIDING?

Is there a rule of thumb for how much space to leave in between me and the person in front of me?
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Mountain Bike Action Magazine Is Hiring

Your Dream Career Is Here!
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FLAT OR CLIPLESS PEDALS? WE HAVE THE ANSWER

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE

WHICH PEDALS ARE RIGHT FOR YOU
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STRAVA RECORDS DIFFERENT ELEVATION THAN MY CYCLING COMPUTER, WHY?

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE

HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU GET ACCURATE GPS DATA
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HOW TO FIX A BROKEN DERAILLEUR ON THE TRAIL

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE

Did you break your derailleur on the trail? No problem we have the solution
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HOW TO NOT CRASH INTO ANOTHER RIDER

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKES

How far should you stay from another rider? We have the answer
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MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING IN THE SNOW

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE

PRO TIP-ON RIDING BIKES IN THE SNOW
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MOUNTAIN BIKE GPS KEEPS WATCH ON YOUR KIDS WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE THEM

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE

Dad wanted to make sure little Johnny was safe when he went on a long mountain bike alone. We found just the thing
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MORE THAN A FOAM INSERT

Volume spacers for your tires

When it comes to tires and tire pressures, a lot has changed in a very short period of time. This evolution is hard for many to completely get on board with, but the biggest factor is volume. Air volume is the main player when it comes to…
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Bentonville Bike Fest Kicks Off Three-Day Weekend in Arkansas

Event runs from Friday through Sunday, June 18-20, and is free to attend

18 June, Bentonville: Following the return of professional racing, Bentonville Bike Fest, presented by Pyure Organic, is bringing mountain biking events back to the public with an action-packed three days of races,…
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Mountain Bike Action Product Test: TRP DH-R Evo Brakes

The power of stopping on all trails
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Ask MBA

In the dark.

There's no easy way.

Upgrading from a hardtail to full suspension

It's not just for shaving.

Because thieves suck!

Use your head

He is not an attorney but did stay at a Holiday Inn Express

Are you breaking the law?

Don't confuse cheap with inexpensive

Style points

Snowman rides

Hit the trails in style

Don't confuse cheap with inexpensive

Are skids really just for kids?

In need of a high-value steed

Is it okay?

A never ending debate

NO STOPPING IT

Is it Strava or my GPS device?

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKES

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE

ANSWERS FOR ALL THINGS MOUNTAIN BIKE

Volume spacers for your tires

Event runs from Friday through Sunday, June 18-20, and is free to attend

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