Quick Question: How Do I Repair a Bent Disc Brake Rotor?
Is that a bird or a cricket chirping? Nope, it’s my brake rotor.
A Vulture’s Eye View of MTB Suspension Kinematics: Pedal Kickback, Anti-Squat, Anti-Rise, and More
This overview of mountain bike frame suspension kinematics will clean up some misconceptions so we can all understand a piece of MTB physics.
Fasteners: How do Mountain Bike Brands Select the Nuts and Bolts That Hold Everything Together?
Why does one seat post clamp have a 4mm head, and the other a 6mm? We ask the experts all your questions about mountain bike fasteners.
Quick Question: Any Tips for Removing a Stuck Pedal?
I want to swap out my pedals but the old ones feel like they are welded in place. Any tips for removing a stuck bike pedal?
MTB Lube Theory: Which Oil or Grease Goes Where? We Asked a World Cup Mechanic
If you’ve ever wondered how often you should lubricate your mountain bike chain, or what grease goes on the pawls inside your freehub body, this article is for you.
Quick Question: How Can I Keep the Derailleur Cable Ferrule From Falling Off?
Frayed cable ends on a dropper-post remote can puncture skin which is certainly worth preventing. How do you prevent the fray?
Quick Question: How Can I Keep My Disc Brakes From Screaming Like a Banshee?
We asked mountain bike athletes and pro mechanics for tips on silent disc brakes.
Quick Question: Which MTB-Related Tools Do I Need at Home to Learn Bike Maintenance Skills?
Paging all seasoned shredders: Please share your bike tool suggestions with newer riders.
Quick Question: How Can I Prevent My Seat Post From Slipping Into the Seat Tube While Riding?
Over tightening a seat post clamp can compress dropper post internals, causing permanent damage. Here are other ways to clamp the post in place without turning the screws too far.
Quick Question: What Can I Do When my Chain is Stuck Between the Cassette and the Spokes?
Stuff happens, and getting a chain stuck between the cassette and spokes is no fun. What do you do to get rolling again?
Tubeless Tire Troubleshooting Tips
Tubeless tire air leaks aren’t always due to a puncture. Sometimes rims and valves can be the culprit. Here’s how to zero in on the problem.
Do you Pressure Wash Your Bike? [Survey]
At some point someone may have told you that it’s a terrible idea to pressure wash a mountain bike, because bearings.
