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Gear

on Mar 6, 2017

Buyer's Guide: Budget Fat Bikes Under $1500

by Greg Heil

Whether you're new to mountain biking and have decided that a fat bike is the best one-quiver bike you can......

Beginners

on Feb 7, 2017

10 Lessons I Learned in a Year of Bikepacking

by Aaron Couch

Bikepacking is an incredible way to see a lot of country. The trip can be a quick overnighter, or spread......

Beginners

on Feb 5, 2017

Watch: Suspension Fork Settings - What They Mean

by Seth's Bike Hacks

This is an incomplete overview of air suspension forks, and what the settings mean on the vast majority of them.......

Gear

on Jan 31, 2017

Opinion: A Fat Bike Is the Best One-Bike Quiver on a Budget

by Aaron Couch

Editor's Note: When looking to get more serious about mountain biking, Aaron chose to buy a fat bike as his one-quiver bike--and......

Beginners

on Jan 30, 2017

Don't Scare the Newbie! How to Take a First-Timer Mountain Biking

by Jeff Barber

So, you have a co-worker or even a significant other who you think might enjoy mountain biking. Great! It's always fun......

Beginners

on Dec 30, 2016

Watch: Your First MTB Trail Ride - Explained

by Seth's Bike Hacks

In this episode of Mountain Biking Explained, we'll talk about what you need to know to ride your first trail.......

Beginners

on Dec 26, 2016

How To Know When It's Time to Buy a New Mountain Bike VS Upgrading Your Old One

by Jeff Barber

At some point, all of us will be faced with this question: "Should I upgrade the parts on my old mountain bike or just......

Beginners

on Nov 28, 2016

5 Ways that Lift-Served Downhill Mountain Biking Can Make YOU a Better Rider

by Michael Paul

Like most of you, I am not a downhill racer. In fact, the thought of barreling down a steep line......

Beginners

on Nov 24, 2016

Watch: How To Choose a Beginner Mountain Bike

by Seth's Bike Hacks

Last time, we set Lisa up with everything she needed to start mountain biking. She now has a bike, a......

Beginners

on Nov 22, 2016

Watch: Why Your Bike Shifts Like Garbage

by Seth's Bike Hacks

Although derailleurs can look intimidating, they’re actually pretty easy to adjust. We learned this in another video. The thing is,......

Beginners

on Nov 15, 2016

Watch: Mountain Biking Explained - EP1

by Seth's Bike Hacks

Any outdoor activity can be really fulfilling, but my activity of choice is mountain biking. A mountain bike can quickly......

Mountain Bike Podcast

on Nov 7, 2016

Podcast: How Are MTB Trail Difficulties Rated?

by Jeff Barber

Ever wonder how mountain bike trail difficulties are rated? We discuss both subjective and objective measures of trail difficulty, and......

Events

on Oct 11, 2016

Confessions of a Newbie Mountain Bike Racer

by Helena Kotala

I stood alone under the big tent as rain poured down outside, butterflies in my stomach. My heart was pounding......

Beginners

on Oct 10, 2016

15 Valuable Lessons I Learned on My First Bikepacking Trip

by Greg Heil

I couldn't help but be enamored of the concept of bikepacking: heading out into the backcountry, riding my bike for days on......

Beginners

on Sep 15, 2016

Watch: How To Get Into Mountain Biking

by Global Mountain Bike Net

As a beginner, getting into mountain biking can be tricky. But Neil has some top tips on how to get......

Trails

on Sep 12, 2016

The 6 Best Moab Trails for Beginners and Casual Riders

by John Fisch

Not only is Moab the first name most cyclists think of when asked about a "mountain bike destination," it's also......

Beginners

on Jul 14, 2016

The 10 Best Balance Bikes for Your Toddler

by Samantha Grimes-Olson

Kids can learn to ride a bike early with a balance bike. How to choose the best balance bike for...

Videos

on Jul 14, 2016

Watch: 5 Essential Skills to Master on Your Mountain Bike

by Global Mountain Bike Net

Scott's got 5 trials skills you should really master in order to get the most fun out of riding your......

Beginners

on May 4, 2016

Watch: How To Jump a Mountain Bike for Beginners

by Seth's Bike Hacks

Seth shows beginner mountain bikers how to jump.

Beginners

on Mar 17, 2016

Watch: Top 5 Beginner Mountain Bike Mistakes

by Global Mountain Bike Net

Once you are hooked on mountain biking its very easy to get carried away and end up with a broken......

Videos

on Mar 13, 2016

Video: How To Ride a Pumptrack

by Global Mountain Bike Net

Pumping, Jumping and Manual skills can all be honed at the pump track and its often a lot of fun.......

Beginners

on Aug 7, 2015

Video: How to Buy a Used Bike Without Getting Burned

by Epic TV

Brand new bikes are expensive little things, so buying one that's only a year or two old means you can......

Beginners

on May 29, 2015

Great Beginner Trails: Definition and 10 Examples

by John Fisch

Trails. It's all about the trails. Especially for beginners. While advanced riders may think they "need" gnarly trails, that's not......

Beginners

on May 27, 2015

How To Start Bikepacking

by Alec Cervenka

Hopefully after reading the 10 Bikepacking Races to Put on Your Calendar article some of you may have felt a......

Beginners

on Apr 30, 2015

How to Raise A Mountain Biker

by Nancy Anderson

You are a mountain biker. You ride as often as "real life" allows. Initially, "real life" limits are things like......

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