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VIDEO: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH JOHN HALL, AARON GWIN’S RACE MECHANIC

See what it's like to be a World Cup race mechanic

In this video, "Inside the Line, Episode 10," we spend some time with John Hall (Aaron Gwin's race mechanic) for a few days to see and hear what a few typical days look like, as Hall prepares for a few weeks in Europe for the World Cup…
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HOW TO CONTINUE RIDING WITH A BROKEN DERAILLEUR CABLE

Use this hack to set up your bike as a single-speed—utilizing a more rideable gear—to get home and even continue your ride without hammering your legs.
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HOW TO CHECK AND REPLACE YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S BRAKE PADS

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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VIDEO: HOW TO RIDE DROPS WITH WADE SIMMONS

Wade Simmons and his trusty trail sidekick, Luna, head to Fromme to give us a quick session on how to do drops.
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CARBON OR ALUMINUM—WHICH IS BETTER?

Bike parts are lighter and offer better performance than ever. The gains are largely due to improvements in material technology, such as switching from metal to carbon fiber parts. These lighter and “better” parts come with a…
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HOW TO WASH YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE LIKE A PRO

A clean bike is a happy bike

We certainly have fun riding in the elements from time to time; however, we’ve found that neglecting proper cleaning leads to premature wear on parts, paint and finishes.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR BIKE’S BEARINGS

Glide smoother and faster

Without bearings, the rider could not steer, roll, pedal or have a properly working drivetrain.
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THE BEST PODCAST ON HOW TO DIAL IN YOUR BIKE AND RIDE LIKE A PRO

Adjust your brake levers to the safest angle, find your perfect tire pressure, set up your suspension, improve your riding skills, train to win races, and more.

This is a great podcast that shares the knowledge of some of the top mountain bikers in North America.
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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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THE TOP 10 TOOLS THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR GARAGE

Ten Top Tools of The Trade

This is a collection of those tools that have been lifesavers for our crew—ones that are incredibly functional, and those that are simply too cool to leave out of the mix.
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19 LIFE HACKS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKES

These are our favorite bike-setup hacks.
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10 EASY STEPS TO SWAP THE VOLUME SPACER IN YOUR FOX MTB SHOCK

Air volume has a big effect on the progressiveness of your suspension, so adding or removing spacers will change how your suspension feels throughout its travel.
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HOW-TO VIDEO ON DESCENDING SWITCHBACKS ON A MOUNTAIN BIKE

Simple tricks and tips to help you become a better rider
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TOP TEN MISTAKES MADE BY NOVICE BIKE MECHANICS

There are some things that even the best mechanics can overlook.
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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 REFRESH YOUR TUBELESS TIRE SEALANT IN FIVE EASY STEPS

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 ASCEND SWITCHBACKS ON THE TRAIL

Improve on those tricky switchbacks with these MBA tips
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19 LIFE HACKS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKES

These are our favorite bike-setup hacks.
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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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10 EASY STEPS ON HOW TO REALIGN A MOUNTAIN BIKE’S BENT DERAILLEUR HANGER

In order for your drivetrain to shift buttery smooth, your hanger must be aligned straight and true.
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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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HOW TO CHANGE THE FEEL OF YOUR FOX AIR FORK

Air volume has a big effect on the progressiveness of your suspension, so adding or removing spacers will change how your suspension feels throughout its travel.
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HOW TO KEEP IMPROVING YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE ABILITY

Tips from Gene Hamilton of Better Ride

"It is amazing to me how much time and money we invest in mountain biking and how little attention we pay to our performance and what may have positive and what may have negative effects on our performance."—Gene Hamilton, Better Ride
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LADIES ALLRIDE SKILLS CAMPS ARE BACK FOR 2022

Registration Is Now Open (Powered by SRAM)

"Ladies of all mountain bike skill levels – beginner to seasoned rider – join us for our eighth season of Ladies AllRide mountain bike skills camps in inspiring destinations around the country."—Ladies AllRide
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S CHAIN

It’s a long walk without one

If there is one part on your bike that you really need to pay attention to, it’s your chain. Your bicycle’s chain is the major component of a bike’s transmission that’s responsible for transferring power from your cranks to the rear wheel.…
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Flashback Friday: The Science Of Picking The Right Handlebar Height

Too Rise, Or Not To Rise, Is The Question
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NAVIGATING THE EVER-CHANGING E-MOUNTAIN BIKING LANDSCAPE

Because we’re all in this together

Nothing makes you feel like a real-life superhero more than an e-mountain bike. And, as a great superhero once said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” This statement applies here and now with us as well. As an e-mountain bike…
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REFRESHER COURSE: SUSPENSION TUNING FOR DUMMIES

Get it dialed

Easy tricks for the perfect suspension fix
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HUNTER ALLEN’S GUIDE TO PICKING A WINTER TRAINING PLAN

Eight tips on how to pick an online training plan for your winter training

Hunter Allen is one of the original coaches to adopt using a power meter and coaching mountain bikers with it. He has spent much time working towards the development of power meter data and analysis and has even written a book called…
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ALL ABOUT TIRE PRESSURE

It’s more important than you think

Of all the tuning and adjustment options you have on a bike, none is more important than tire pressure. Yet, it’s the single thing we see most riders taking for granted. We can’t even count the times we’ve witnessed riders with a 10k-plus…
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