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Tips for Beginners
Mountain Biking Tips for Beginners
Quick Question: What Are Riser Handlebars Good For?
by Gerow
Mountain Bike Basics
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No Dedicated Bike Repair Space at Home? Try the Kitchen! Tips for Getting Organized Anywhere
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A Few Items to Pack Before Each Mountain Bike Ride [Beginner Tips]
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The ABCs of Basic Pre-ride Bike Checks Before Each Trail Ride [Beginner Tips]
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How Much Air Pressure Should I Put in My Mountain Bike Tires? [Beginner Tips]
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The Whens and Whys of Mountain Bike Gear Shifting [Beginner Tips]
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When To Drop (and Raise) Your Bike Saddle [Beginner Tips]
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Ride More, Fear Less
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MTB Confidence, Motivation, and Mental Skills Training with Dr. Kristin E. Keim
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What Are You Afraid of? [Survey]
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'Aren't You Going to Get Scars? And Won't That Ruin Your Looks?'
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Getting Old Sucks. Rowan Minnion Has Tips for Making MTB Rides Better With Age
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Mountain Bike Gear for Getting Started
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LIV Path is a $55 MIPS Women's MTB Helmet [Review]
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New Fox Mainframe MTB Helmet Has MIPS, Priced at $89.95
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New Sombrio Shovel Hardtail is an Affordable First or Second Steed
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Are $5 Amazon Mountain Bike Grips Any Good? We Put Them to the Test.
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The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post [Review]
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The Guide to Dirt Cheap Mountain Bike Clothing
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Improve Your Skills on the Trail
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4 Habits that Improved my Technical Climbing
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Skinnies Aren't Scary If You Know How To Ride Them Properly
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How to Ride Flat Corners on Your Mountain Bike
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How to Ride Off-Camber Mountain Bike Trails
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Find Mountain Bike Trails
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Best Mountain Bike Trails in the Southeast
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Love for the Newbies: 8 Easy Mountain Bike Rides in Western North Carolina
Mountain Bike Beginners
The Best Mountain Bike Trail in Each US State for Beginners
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The Pros Closet
Trail Etiquette
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Etiquette is a Big Word, But Even Little MTB Riders Can Learn It
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A Northeast Trail Group Wants to Help All Mountain Bikers Ride With Gratitude
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Breckenridge, Colorado Trail Signs Are One of a Kind
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Stop Apologizing: How to Pass and Get Passed on MTB Trails
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More Tips for Beginners
An Intro to Bikerafting: How it Works, and How to Get Started
Bikerafting combines biking and rafting, using an ultra-lightweight and packable raft. Kevin fills us in on the basics for getting started.
Quick Question: What Are Riser Handlebars Good For?
Riser bars can benefit certain types of mountain bikes, and certain types of riders too. Taller handlebars may even help with manuals.
No Dedicated Bike Repair Space at Home? Try the Kitchen! Tips for Getting Organized Anywhere
Whether you have acres of space, or just a small cupboard, getting your bike repair supplies and tools organized is key.
A Few Items to Pack Before Each Mountain Bike Ride [Beginner Tips]
There are only a few items that mountain bikers need to bring along for every ride.
The ABCs of Basic Pre-ride Bike Checks Before Each Trail Ride [Beginner Tips]
A few basic checks before each ride is all new mountain bikers need for rolling down the trail.
How Much Air Pressure Should I Put in My Mountain Bike Tires? [Beginner Tips]
Tire pressure is one of the most important pieces of pre-ride bike setup, and it's worth playing around with different numbers to find what feels best for you.
The Whens and Whys of Mountain Bike Gear Shifting [Beginner Tips]
When it comes to mountain bike shifting, even the basics can be a little confusing at first. This should get you sorted.
When To Drop (and Raise) Your Bike Saddle [Beginner Tips]
A new rider asks, "How do I know when to put my saddle down or up, and how much should I push it down?"
When Should I Lock Out My MTB Shock or Fork?
Tips for deciding when it's best to use the lockout on your mountain bike fork or shock, and when it's ok to leave it alone.
Stop Apologizing: How to Pass and Get Passed on MTB Trails
Mountain bikers should stop apologizing, and start saying thank you. As they say, communication is key.
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