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A quick and easy way to decrease sunglass fog is to use spit—yes, your own spit
Work on the basics
A clever trick to install traditional slip-on grips with no mess or tears
Use newspaper to absorb moisture from shoes
Keep mud off your eyewear with this handy tip
Spray paint the inside of your visor flat black to reduce glare
Can you build a shredder on a budget?
Just add grip tape—and enjoy extra grippy shift levers!
A backup tube that becomes damaged before it’s used is useless
Carry a spare spoke—you’ll never know where it could be used…
Make multi-tools more capable with this tip
Busted O-ring? Measure sag with this reusable zip tie technique
Learn how to trim a zip tie with this on-the-trail tip
Eliminate unwanted disc brake sounds with this handy tip from Jacob Dickson
See Cam McCaul try to build a bike while blindfolded
Use an old butter container to keep loose nuts and bolts handy
Learn how to convert a 29″ tube to any size—27.5″, 26″, 24″, 20″ and below—from Eric Porter
Wire-tie spokes together at their junction to create a stiffer wheel
Learn how to setup your GoPro from the POV master, Aaron Chase
Nobody likes a busted berm
What’s On Your Mind
Clever ways to make riding life easier
Interested in bikepacking, but don’t know where to start? Check out this video from Chumba, regarding how to pack for a bikepacking adventure. Have further questions? Check out our how-to article on bikepacking in our 2015 February issue of Mountain Bike Action.
How to properly set your sag with instructions from Diamondback
Learn to jump at varying speeds with Diamondback Team rider Simon Lawton
Whether or not your installing brand-new cranks or are wanting to perform maintenance on your current cranks, here is a quick step-by-step, on how to install Truvativ Descendant cranks. Step 1: Un-package your beautiful new cranks Step 2: Apply waterproof grease to the bottom bracket threads of the frame, on both the drive-side and non-drive side. We […]
Riders who own a set of tubeless-ready (or conventional) tires, but are still running tubes, are missing out on some fun. The advantage of running lower air pressure (better traction) and not letting a small puncture ruin your day is too much to overlook. Genuine Innovations has a kit that includes everything you need […]
The mercury is rising, the snow is long gone and the summertime riding season is in full swing. While the summer months offer the longest days and the most opportunity to get out on the trails, they also mean dealing with the highest temperatures of the year. Riding in the heat can be a dangerous […]
Switchbacks were not designed for mountain bikes. They were cut out of the mountain way before mountain bikes were invented and originally developed for hikers (with an average shoe size of 10.5-inches, not a 44-inch wheelbase). And that’s where our problems start. How do you get around these 180-degree corners without resorting to hiking mode? […]