The Trek Marlin 5 has long been a popular choice among bike enthusiasts, but the question remains: is it really a good bike? With mountain bike prices skyrocketing lately, budget bikes draw more and more attention but are they really worth the investment or you should wait until you have more money? With its solid …
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For many people, a 50 miles ride seems to be a great goal to reach and many will wonder if a mountain bike is the right bike for the challenge, if you have the same concern you are in the right spot. With the proper physical endurance, you can definitely ride 50 miles on a …
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Commutes can often be mundane and tiresome, but choosing the right commuting partner can inject a sense of excitement and joy into your daily journey. Whether you’re zipping through city streets or exploring off-road trails, having the ideal bike by your side can make all the difference. For swift, fair-weather commutes on paved routes, road …
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It is evident that choosing between a mountain bike and a road bike as a beginner cyclist can be a daunting task. While both options have their merits and drawbacks, my strong opinion leans heavily towards the versatility and benefits of starting out on a mountain bike. The rough terrain capabilities, sturdy construction, and wider …
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Many people wonder if cross-country (XC) mountain bikes are comfortable, after all, XC bikes are designed for speed and efficiency, not necessarily for comfort. However, as someone who enjoys long rides, I know that comfort is a crucial factor. XC mountain bikes are less comfortable compared with the other MTB types on the market but …
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Riding off-road is a ton of fun but road riding is also fun, so many mountain bikers, me included, want to get the best from both worlds. Yet having two bikes can be costly and can rise storing problems. Short answer! XC mountain bikes offer good performance on the road because they are designed with …
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Mountain biking is an energy-demanding activity, XC racing, in particular, will push your body to its limits and you will end up burning a very high amount of calories, this is why XC mountain bikers are usually in such great shape. In a typical XC race, you will burn 1500 to 2990 calories correlated to …
Whether you’re mountain biking uphill for fun or fitness, there are many factors that affect the number of calories burned. These factors include the amount of time spent on the bike, the weight of the rider, and the degree of inclines. Mountain biking uphill is a very demanding activity that requires a lot of energy, …
Mountain biking is an activity that a wide variety of people enjoy. Due to the nature of this activity, when your skill level increases you will need a better bike but this can be very costly, so it is worthwhile to upgrade to your cheaper mountain bike or you should wait until you have the …
Are Entry-level MTBs Worth Upgrading? (Waste of Money?) Read More »
Trail bikes are the equivalent of SUVs in the car world and XC mountain bikes are the equivalent of a sports car but the question remains, how much faster are XC bikes? As a general rule, on cross-country trails, you can expect to be 5 to 10% faster on an XC bike but on technical …
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