Many MTB riders reach a point where they want the biggest and the meanest bike for downhill riding and of course, a downhill bike will catch their attention. But can you use a downhill bike as an all-around mountain bike and take advantage of the trails near you? Downhill bikes aren’t met to be ridden …
Can You Use a Downhill Bike for Trails? (The Truth!) Read More »
These two terms are very often used online in different mountain biking discussions and many people wonder which type of bike is better or to put it more precisely what is the difference between the two. All-mountain is the type of bike used to race in enduro events, now they are called enduro bikes. These …
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These days getting the right type of mountain bike that suits your riding style isn’t an easy task because you have so many choices and to be frankly enduro MTBs are becoming more and more popular, and for good reasons don’t get me wrong! But are they good for XC riding? Enduro MTBs aren’t designed …
This is one of the most difficult decisions you have to make when you decide to upgrade from your cheaper MTB or you are just starting out. Choosing between a cross country and a trail bike can be very confusing, I know, been there did that! Trail mountain bikes offer a more flowy and comfortable …
Mountain bikes have evolved a lot and become more and more specialized, but should you get more than one bike designed for XC or can you use a trail bike so you enjoy more types of trails with one bike? You can definitely enjoy riding XC trails on your trail bike, it will be less …
Can You Use a Trail Bike for XC? (Important Facts!) Read More »
My first mountain bike was an XC hardtail which I ended up upgrading to a full suspension after a couple of years, when I got the bike I wasn’t aware of what XC is because I was very new to mountain biking. I must say, I had tons of fun with that mountain bike! XC …
At first, everybody is confused about the differences between cheap and expensive mountain bikes because the price gap between them is like the Grand Canyon. After gaining more and more experience on trails I finally understood what these differences are and I ended up upgrading my cheap mountain bike. Expensive mountain bikes are designed to …
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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 »
You want to give cycling a try or maybe you just need an effective way of commuting and you don’t know if a mountain bike is the right bike for the job, a couple of years ago I struggled with the same dilemma. Mountain bikes are worth it because they are very versatile, they can …
Carbon mountain bikes are becoming more and more popular but despite the fact that they are a lot more expensive than aluminum ones and many riders find out that they aren’t much better. So are they worth the money? As a general rule, buying a carbon mountain bike will be worth the big investment if …
