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HOW TO INSTALL A TUBELESS TIRE AT HOME WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR

Nine easy steps to a successful at-home tubeless setup

Jun 20, 2024

In this edition of the “Garage Files,” we’re going to walk you through the steps you can take to give you the best chance of mounting a stubborn tubeless tire on your rim before you set out on your next big ride.
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INTERNAL ROUTING THE EASY WAY – CHEAT CODES FOR CABLE AND HOSE ROUTING

Take the pain out of tricky internal frame routing with these three techniques

May 28, 2024

We have picked up a few tricks over the years that make servicing any bike with internal routing far easier and almost a joy to work on—almost.
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THE INS AND OUTS OF FRAME PROTECTION – THE BEST WAYS TO KEEP YOUR FRAME LOOKING NEW

Love it or lose it.

Mar 13, 2024

Then, it happens—a rock flies off your front wheel and clips your brand-new frame, marking it forever.
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HOW TO SERVICE A PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET

Proper care and feeding of the misunderstood bottom bracket standard

Feb 1, 2024

Of all the mountain bike standards, the press-fit bottom bracket may be one of the most misrepresented and misunderstood of them all—and, ironically, one of the best.
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ASK MBA: SHOULD YOU REPLACE THE ROTOR ALONG WITH YOUR BRAKE PADS?

THE SOUND OF DESPAIR

Dec 27, 2023

I did not ride it this way for very long and tried to take it easy on the brakes as soon as I heard the grinding and realized what was going on.
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ASK MBA: HOW DO I DIAL IN MY FOX 34 FORK?

Finding Goldilocks

Dec 19, 2023

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 DIY AT-HOME BIKE TUNEUP – GET THAT FRESH TUNED FEELING FOR FREE!

Between-ride bike refresh

Nov 16, 2023

Since nobody wants to take their bike for a professional tuneup after every single ride, we take the time to do a quick at-home DIY tune between our regular rides to preserve that “freshly tuned feeling.”
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HOW TO TELL WHEN YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE BRAKES ARE AT THE LIMIT

Keep your old brakes feeling fresh heading into the winter months.

Nov 1, 2023

Brake systems deteriorate due to friction wearing down pads and rotors and from heat degrading the fluids and seal performance over time.
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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SRAM BRAKES – BEAT YOUR BRAKING BLUES

What's stopping you?

Oct 11, 2023

If you’re using SRAM brakes and suffering a case of “SRAMitis” in your fingers from having to pull the lever to the bar too often, this “Garage Files” can help.
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HOW TO MOUNT A TUBELESS MOUNTAIN BIKE TIRE WITHOUT AN AIR COMPRESSOR

Seating a tubeless mountain bike tire can be frustrating so here are a few tips to make it successful every time.

Oct 5, 2023

In this informative video, we're diving deep into the world of tubeless tires and showing you how to set them up without the need for an air compressor.
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HOW TO BLEED TRP BRAKES – A STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Mountain bike disc brake bleeding is easier than you think.

Sep 21, 2023

In this video we show you how to successfully bleed your TRP brakes so you can keep riding with the confidence in their stopping power you bought them for in the first place.
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HOW TO FIX YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S DRIVETRAIN LIKE A PRO

Derailleur adjustments the right way.

Sep 19, 2023

From cable tension to B-tension and every little screw adjustment in between, this video will give you the confidence to go get that miss-shifting two-wheeled gremlin in your garage shifting like it just came off the showroom floor.
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HOW TO SILENCE A RATTLING INTERNAL CABLE – SILENCE IS GOLDEN

Quiet that cable

Aug 11, 2023

In this month’s “Garage Files,” we’ll show you our favorite tricks to guide the cable and housing through the frame should you need to replace it. Then, we’ll show you how to keep it from sounding like a rattling penny in a steel can.
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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR INSTALLING INTERNALLY ROUTED BRAKE HOSES

Over time we’ve learned a few tricks to make routing internal hoses easier

Aug 9, 2023

Internally routed cables seem to be the norm and not the exception in the mountain bike world now, especially if you’re looking at carbon frame models.
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HOW TO REFRESH YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S FORK – IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK

Taking a stab at basic mountain bike fork service.

Aug 4, 2023

Fork performance and longevity are greatly affected by your choice to service regularly, so it’s definitely worth the effort.
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HOW TO CHECK AND REPLACE YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S BRAKE PADS

What stops you?

Jul 3, 2023

Brakes need attention from time to time, and we’re here to show you how to inspect these unsung heroes of your bike to be sure they’re working properly and how to replace them if they’re not.
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WHY YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S TIRE PRESSURE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO GET RIGHT

It’s more critical than you think

Jun 7, 2023

Tire pressure has a dramatic effect on traction, flat prevention, ride quality and, above all, safety.
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Garage Files: How to Calculate Leverage Ratios

Jun 4, 2023

Knowing your suspension leverage ratios will boost your performance
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HOW TO REFRESH YOUR TUBELESS TIRE SEALANT IN FIVE EASY STEPS

Jun 4, 2023

The number one mechanical that happens on our rides is a flat tubless tire as a result of dried up sealant - and it's easily preventable.
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HOW TO TRIM CARBON HANDLEBARS – THERE’S ONLY ONE CORRECT WAY TO DO IT

Measure twice, cut once.

May 2, 2023

All bars can be tricky to trim down, but carbon bars require the most caution.
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HOW TO FIX YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S CREAKING THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET

Stuck crank bolt? Creaky bottom bracket? No worries.

Mar 27, 2023

Bottom bracket trouble is indicated by a dry and gritty noise with every pedal stroke and is usually worse under load.
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR OLD BIKE FEEL NEW AGAIN – TURN BACK THE CLOCK ON WEAR AND TEAR

Refresh and renew

Mar 16, 2023

We’ll show you how to get the most from your parts and when it’s better to retire and replace them instead.
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TUBELESS SETUP TRICKS AND TIPS – HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S…

Everything you need to know

Mar 3, 2023

We’ll show you our favorite tips and tricks to make the setup easier and more tips to keep your tubeless tires rollin’ smoothly.
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GARAGE FILES: HOW TO KEEP DISC BRAKES FROM DRAGGING

Jan 14, 2023

Tips and tricks to prevent dragging hydraulic and mechanical disc brakes
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HOW TO BOX A BIKE LIKE A PRO – GIVING IT THE BEST CHANCE OF SURVIVAL

Do it the right way for selling or travel

Dec 16, 2022

If it is done wrong, your bike could suffer some type of minor damage—or worse, arrive at its destination completely trashed.
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VIDEO: GARAGE FILES: BASIC FORK SERVICE – REPLACING SEALS

How to perform a basic fork service in your own garage

Dec 8, 2022

We’ve partnered with our friend Jon Dunbarr at Trail Tuned Suspension so he can show us just how easy a basic fork service can be to execute.
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DRIVETRAIN WEAR TIPS AND TRICKS

Living by the three to one ratio

Nov 18, 2022

DRIVETRAIN A new chain will last a couple thousand miles or about a season for most people. Obviously, this can vary widely depending on conditions, rider weight and about a million other variables you could encounter on the trail.…
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THE SHIMANO SPD PEDAL SERVICE EVERYBODY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT

Adjusting the bearing you didn’t know you should

Nov 2, 2022

While Shimano pedals are incredibly durable and can last literally decades without fail, their internal bearings must be adjusted to keep them running smoothly season after season.
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WORN-PARTS TIMELINE: WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST YEAR WITH A NEW BIKE

It's new but for how long?

Sep 30, 2022

Expect to have to fine-tune most of these components in the first few weeks.
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HOW TO WASH YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE LIKE A PRO

Keep your ride squeaky clean

Sep 13, 2022

Not only will your bike be sparkly and bright, but high-wear (and sometimes high-priced) components, such as chains, cassettes and chainrings, will see longer intervals between replacement.
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