The designs for mountain bikes can be classified into three categories based on suspension: 1. Hardtail – A frame with no rear suspension, often containing a front suspension fork. 2. Fully rigid – This is a subtype of hardtail, with a rigid fork. 3. Dual or full suspension – These bikes offer a front suspension […]
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The cost of a mountain bike frame is proportionate to its material, as well as the treatment that material has received. Currently, there are five types of material used in mountain bikes – high tensile steel, chromoly steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber. Oversized diameters, heat treating, and butting are tubing material treatments that will
It can be a bit frustrating as well as time-consuming when you buy a mountain bike. Below, you`ll find some tips and things to be aware of before you lay down the cash and buy a mountain bike. Determining your price There is really no limit as to how much money you can spend on
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Riding your mountain bike with the appropriate amount of tire pressure can make a huge difference in how much control you have over your bike. Setting your tire pressure too high will make for poor contact with the ground and also make your bike less controllable. Setting your tire pressure too low will make your
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When you first start out with mountain biking, it can be a bit overwhelming when you walk into a bike store to buy your first mountain bike and see all of the available accessories you`ll need when you first start riding. There are several mountain biking accessories and related products that you can purchase. Although
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Once your mountain bike chain becomes damaged, you should immediately replace it with a new one. It is possible, however, to repair a broken chain using a chain tool. For this very reason, most mountain bikers travel with a chain tool. Your chain has three basic components – the metal side plates, the rollers between
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Mountain biking in cold weather has always been a challenge. The problem is that you`ll start out cold then warm up and break a sweat, making yourself wet. Then, when you travel downhill, the combination of wet skin and windchill will be quite chilling. Below, you`ll find a list of the cold weather clothing that
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A mountain bike is a lot of fun although it does require some maintenance. You should always lube your bike 15 hours or so before riding, as quick jobs right before you take off normally doesn`t get everything lubed. Some lube jobs will last for more rides, although if things get loud or shifting gets
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If you don`t ride in the winter, you`ve probably spent the winter months on the couch eating chips and watching television. Before you know it, spring will be here and a new season of mountain biking will begin. Even though your body may not be in shape, these tips will ensure that your bike is.
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This can be a very important decision when you are buying a mountain bike. There are actually two answers to the question of disc brakes or rim brakes. If you want better, more consistent brake performance in all conditions, disc brakes are what you should be choosing. On the other hand, if you want the
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