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Garage Files: How to Calculate Leverage Ratios

Knowing your suspension leverage ratios will boost your performance
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20 CHEAP UPGRADES FOR YOUR BIKE

Want to Save Time & Money?
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Choosing the right handlebar width – How wide is too wide?

Are you riding with a pair of bull horns?

Choosing the right handlebar width How wide is too wide As mountain bikers, we take pride in our bikes and swear by parts that have treated us well in the past. Everything on our bikes—from the style of pedals to our…
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GARAGE FILES: HOW TO KEEP DISC BRAKES FROM DRAGGING

Tips and tricks to prevent dragging hydraulic and mechanical disc brakes
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Mountain Bike Action Bike Hacks: A Better Dropper Seatpost

A clever modification to make a high-end dropper post from Kate Courtney's mechanic, Brad Copeland
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REFRESHER COURSE: SUSPENSION TUNING FOR DUMMIES

Get it dialed

Easy tricks for the perfect suspension fix
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Smart Ways to Make Your Bike Last Longer

How to protect that investment
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HOW TO MAKE THE UPGRADES THAT MATTER

MBA Wrecking Crew's list of Do's and Don'ts
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HOW TO SWITCH TO TUBELESS TIRES

Tips from the experts at Stan's NoTubes

There is a ton of information, along with several videos, to teach you the ins, outs and benefits of switching to tubeless tires from the gang at Stan's NoTubes. They also share information on why their race sealant works better for…
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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 UPGRADE YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE’S COCKPIT

Dial it in

Swapping out your bar and stem is one of the quickest, easiest and most cost-effective ways to upgrade your bike.
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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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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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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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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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GARAGE FILES: REPLACING A SPOKE AND TRUING YOUR WHEEL

One spoke at a time
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DEE TIDWELL EXPANDS HIS TRAIN TO RIDE PROGRAM

Changing the way cyclists approach strength training

Train to Ride is now offering cycling-specific programs and plans for road, gravel, and moto, while still keeping the original Enduro MTB programs for Enduro, XC, DH, and eMTB.
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