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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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.
Wade Simmons and his trusty trail sidekick, Luna, head to Fromme to give us a quick session on how to do drops.
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 bit of uncertainty, though. It has long been rumored that carbon parts can suddenly and unexpectedly fail if […]
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.
Without bearings, the rider could not steer, roll, pedal or have a properly working drivetrain.
This is a great podcast that shares the knowledge of some of the top mountain bikers in North America.
WHICH PEDALS ARE RIGHT FOR YOU
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.
These are our favorite bike-setup hacks.
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.
Simple tricks and tips to help you become a better rider
There are some things that even the best mechanics can overlook.
HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU GET ACCURATE GPS DATA
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.
Improve on those tricky switchbacks with these MBA tips
These are our favorite bike-setup hacks.
Did you break your derailleur on the trail? No problem we have the solution
In order for your drivetrain to shift buttery smooth, your hanger must be aligned straight and true.
PRO TIP-ON RIDING BIKES IN THE SNOW
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.
“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
“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
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. With proper care and maintenance, a chain can last a long time. And, […]
Too Rise, Or Not To Rise, Is The Question
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 rider, you can be the segment’s greatest advocate or worst enemy. As the saying goes, […]
Easy tricks for the perfect suspension fix
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 Training and Racing With a Power Meter. Allen has about 200 different plans […]
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 bike give their tires a quick squeeze, shrug their shoulders, say “good […]
By @dialedhealth with photos by @bradynationsphoto
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