Dan Milner, the Trail Ninja, goes in search of pump track mojo, having never ridden a pump track before. He finds that mojo and the know-how to ride a pump track in Mark Weir’s backyard. WTB.com describes Mark Weir as, … Continue reading
For an experienced mountain biker who has been riding for decades, this might seem like a no-brainer. But to a relatively new user of knee warmers, figuring out how the heck to keep those slippery pieces of lycra from sliding … Continue reading
When most mountain bikers think of skills they need to learn and practice, braking isn’t usually one of them. I mean, how tough can it be: pull the lever and your stop, right? Actually, it’s a lot more complicated than … Continue reading
How do you conquer those trail loops in one shot without having to stop over and over again to correct mistakes and catch your breath? You start out all excited to hit the singletrack today. After a bit of riding … Continue reading
Did you ever wonder how some of the mountain bike photos you see here on Singletracks and in magazines were taken? Well today is your lucky day, as I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about the basics … Continue reading
At some point we all need to transport our bikes to the trailhead, bike shop, etc. While most cars can handle one bike stowed inside, it’s a pain getting it in and out, and if you want to carpool with friends … Continue reading
GPS units are great for mountain biking, filling the role of both cycling computer and trail map in one simple package. Back in 2006 we wrote about using your GPS for trail navigation and clearly a lot has changed since … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about completing my goal of riding 2,000 mountain bike miles in one year. If you are going to tackle a statistics-oriented goal such as this, tracking and logging all relevant stats is a … Continue reading
This is the third in a series of how-to articles detailing my 2012 DH bike build, the Santa Cruz V-10. Trimming Brake Hoses I tend to save the brake hoses until last, cutting them after the fittings are set at … Continue reading
After installing the fork and headset on my new Santa Cruz V-10 build, it was time to install the drivetrain. I started off by adding a bit of grease to the bottom bracket cups. Following the well-illustrated SRAM guide, I … Continue reading
This is the first in a series of how-to articles based on my 2012 DH bike build, the Santa Cruz V-10. Headset Installation When it came time to select a headset, I decided to go with an AngleSet unit from … Continue reading
It happens to the best of us… if you ride enough, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll get saddle sores sooner or later. They’re uncomfortable, even painful, and they threaten to make every biking experience a nightmare, and in some cases … Continue reading
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