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Prestaflator, Ratchet Tools, and a Better Tire Lever

Posted on February 15, 2013 by jeff
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While searching online for a presta adapter for my air compressor last fall I came across the Prestaflator and immediately set up an appointment to chat with the creator, David Finlayson at Interbike. Finlayson, it turns out, is the Mr. … Continue reading →

Posted in MTB Gear | Tagged tools | 5 Replies

Emergency Prep for Mountain Biking

Posted on May 17, 2012 by MarcS
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Mountain bikers often take for granted the fact that we’ll return safe and sane from our jaunts into the backcountry—even those that take us twenty miles or more from the nearest town or main road. I think we get this … Continue reading →

Posted in Hors Categorie, MTB Repair | Tagged survival, tools | 23 Replies

How to Set Up a Home Bike Shop For Every Space and Budget

Posted on December 7, 2011 by dgaddis
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Setting up a home bike shop makes it easy to perform basic maintenance on your bike.  Having the right setup even makes working on your bike, dare I say, enjoyable.  Of course, you may not have the space to dedicate to … Continue reading →

Posted in MTB Repair | Tagged shop, tools, work stand | 11 Replies

Feedback Sports Alpine Digital Scale Review

Posted on May 27, 2010 by jeff
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How much does your bike weigh? It’s a question I’ve had for a long time and as a self-confessed weight weenie it’s an important one to ask. For XC racers especially, shaving extra weight off equipment is essential to remaining … Continue reading →

Posted in MTB Gear | Tagged alpine digital scale, feedback sports, gram counter, review, tools, weight weenie | 1 Reply

New Toys From Hayes for Your Stroker Brakes

Posted on November 12, 2009 by syd
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Holidays are just around the corner and Hayes has introduced some new products for use with their MTB braking systems. Check these out: the new Pro Bleed kit, the Stroker tool kit, and my personal favorite, the brake pad spacer … Continue reading →

Posted in MTB Gear | Tagged brakes, gifts, hayes, reviews, tools | 2 Replies

MTB Repair Tools for the DIY Rider

Posted on April 30, 2009 by syd
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There usually comes a time when a mountain biker decides to repair some of his or her own equipment. In this day and age, doing the job yourself is not only cheaper but also prepares you for trailside repairs and … Continue reading →

Posted in MTB Gear, MTB Repair | Tagged diy, maintenance, tools | 4 Replies

Simple Strap Replaces Your MTB Seatpost Bag

Posted on March 30, 2009 by jeff
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We don’t typically blog about MTB products unless we’ve had a chance to try them for ourselves, mainly because it’s a waste of time to regurgitate specs sheets you can read online. But the Simple Strap is different – it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in MTB Gear | Tagged tools | 2 Replies

What to pack for an epic MTB ride

Posted on January 27, 2009 by syd
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I like to be prepared for anything on the trail from bike and body breakdowns to hunger meltdowns and over the years I’ve come up with a list of items to handle almost any emergency. As a rule of thumb … Continue reading →

Posted in MTB Gear | Tagged emergency, epic, hydration pack, tools | 2 Replies

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