This is a common question in the cycling community and usually, it ends up being a neverending debate because the answer isn’t as simple as many think it is. But don’t worry I will make it simple enough! The suspension will increase the bike’s weight and will absorb some of your pedaling power, so on …
Does Suspension Make a Bike Slower? (Important Facts!) Read More »
The Quick Release (QR) and Thru-Axle (TA) are the most common axle systems for modern mountain bikes, while each has its pros and cons, there are some significant differences between them. Let’s look at some of the most critical aspects of each system below, examine and compare them and then decide which system is better …
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Getting the wrong chain on your bike can damage all the components from your drivetrain, and this can cost you a lot of money to repair. A bike’s drivetrain has the same importance as the motor on a car, the chain is an important component of the drivetrain so getting the right one is very …
Many of us have at home an air compressor that we use to inflate the tires of our cars but sometimes when we need to inflate the tires on our bikes. It is pointless to spend money on a decent bicycle pomp when we can use the compressor and it is easier and faster, but …
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Most modern mountain bikes are all equipped with suspension, either the front fork or the at the back via a shock. The purpose of a mountain bike’s suspension is to dampen the roughness of the riding terrain, providing the user with a smoother, controlled ride. There will be times when you will need to lock …
When To Lock Out Suspension On Your Mountain Bike? Read More »
It is bad to bottom out a mountain bike suspension when you regularly hit the end of its travel in too harsh a fashion. The regularity of your suspension reaching the limit of its travel is a good indicator of your suspension being too soft (bottoming out regularly) or too hard (rarely bottoming out). Your …
With the rapid and often bewildering advances in cycling technology, it’s hard to decide whether the mechanical braking system you already have fitted to your bike should be upgraded or whether it will suit your purposes and your riding style just fine. We did some research and this is what we found out: Hydraulic brakes …
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When you arrive at your local bike shop, money in hand, eager to buy that shiny new mountain bike you spotted in the window, it will invariably be fitted with flat pedals or, sometimes with no pedals at all. Should you stay with the flats, or purchase a set of “clipless” pedals? Most cyclists start …
When it comes to mountain biking, they are small details that beginners tend to overlook. However, when you speak to the more advanced riders they will tell you how important mountain bike grips really are. Well, if you are reading this, I am sure that you already know this or have recently found this out. …
Are MTB Grips Universal | How to choose the right grips! Read More »
Often time when designing a mountain bike the manufacturer mounts on the handlebars the cheapest grips. Unfortunately, the grips are one of the most important points of contact between your body and the bike, so replacing the stock grips or the old beat-up grips on your mountain bike is a very important step in achieving …
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