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on May 14, 2020
Learning How to Build a Bike Was the Best Thing I did all Quarantine
by Matt Miller
Stay at home orders make for the perfect time to learn how to put a bike together from scratch.
Opinion
on May 3, 2020
Would you Rather Ride a Sketchy Downhill Trail... [Survey]
by Jeff Barber
Hands on the grips, feet on the pedals. Both are important to being in control of your mountain bike, especially...
Opinion
on Apr 21, 2020
When Mountain Biking Fully Re-opens, Can we Aim for Something Better than Normal? [Opinion]
by Brian Gerow
There's a lot of talk about getting back to normal after the pandemic, but can we learn from this pause...
Opinion
on Apr 20, 2020
6 Reasons to Ride a Hardtail Mountain Bike [Opinion]
by Sam James
For the hardtail-curious, here are six reasons why some mountain bikers chose to say no to full suspension.
Opinion
on Apr 19, 2020
One Super Bike, or a Quiver of Average Ones? [Survey]
by Jeff Barber
Everyone is searching for the do-all, one-bike quiver for mountain biking. Unless they're not.
Opinion
on Apr 12, 2020
What do you Miss Most About Mountain Biking in Normal Times?
by Jeff Barber
While it's still unclear when things will get back to "normal," clearly we'll be much happier when we can enjoy...
Opinion
on Apr 7, 2020
The Trails are More Crowded Than Ever. Should They be Closed? [Opinion]
by Matt Miller
Should mountain bike trailheads and even trails shut down for public safety in response to overcrowding?
Opinion
on Apr 5, 2020
What's More Important to take Mountain Biking: A Smartphone or Flat Repair Kit? [Survey]
by Jeff Barber
No one likes to go our for a mountain bike ride unprepared. But some items are more critical than others....
Opinion
on Mar 29, 2020
How Much Travel Does your Dropper Post Have? [Survey]
by Jeff Barber
And the people say, "not enough!"
Opinion
on Mar 22, 2020
How is Coronavirus Affecting Your Mountain Biking? [Survey]
by Jeff Barber
The novel Coronavirus is having unprecedented effects on human life as we know it, and everyone seems to be dealing...
Opinion
on Mar 15, 2020
What Type of Rack do You Use to Haul Bikes to the Trail?
by Jeff Barber
There are plenty of options for getting your bike to the trail these days, and some solutions seem to be...
Opinion
on Mar 10, 2020
Finding Focus On the Trail Ahead When Your Brain Is Occupied Elsewhere [Three Deep Breaths]
by Brian Gerow
Life's distractions can mean the end of a good time on the bike. Here is yet another way to focus...
Opinion
on Mar 8, 2020
How Long is Your Mountain Bike Stem?
by Jeff Barber
A while back we asked you how wide your mountain bike handlebars are, and on average you said 763mm. When...
Opinion
on Mar 1, 2020
Do you (Still) Mountain Bike With a Helmet Camera?
by Jeff Barber
Do you mountain bike with a helmet camera often, sometimes, or never?
Opinion
on Feb 23, 2020
Where do you Like to Mountain Bike?
by Jeff Barber
Mountain biking is an incredible way to experience the natural environment, and many of us ride to explore new places...
Opinion
on Feb 16, 2020
Half Shell or Full Face Helmet for Mountain Biking?
by Jeff Barber
With full face mountain bike helmets becoming lighter and better ventilated, and convertible helmet offerings increasing, more and more riders...
Opinion
on Feb 9, 2020
How Wide are Your Mountain Bike Handlebars?
by Jeff Barber
When it comes to mountain bike handlebars, wider is better... up until a certain point.
Opinion
on Feb 2, 2020
What is the Most Important Feature in a Mountain Bike Chain Lube?
by Jeff Barber
Mountain bikers rely on chain lube to perform a number of vital functions, and optimizing one often means trading off...
Opinion
on Jan 27, 2020
Avoiding the Worst Possible Post-Race Question: 'How'd You Do?' [The Balance]
by Matt Miller
There is far more to mountain bike racing than being assigned a ranking at the end of the day.
Opinion
on Jan 26, 2020
How Much Does a Decent Mountain Bike Cost?
by Jeff Barber
Everyone knows bikes aren't free but beyond that, we rarely agree on how much a good mountain bike should cost....
Opinion
on Jan 19, 2020
Full Finger or Fingerless Gloves for Mountain Biking?
by Jeff Barber
Some mountain bikers prefer fingerless gloves, while others like full-finger models. Some riders don't wear gloves at all!
Opinion
on Jan 17, 2020
Watching Pro Mountain Bike Races Can Improve Your Own Trail Experience
by Brian Gerow
Alongside an excuse to drink cold beers with good friends, there are loads of benefits to watching professional downhill, cross...
Opinion
on Jan 12, 2020
Clear the Leaves, or Let Them Be? [MTB Trail Maintenance]
by Jeff Barber
Leaves make it harder to see obstacles on mountain bike trails and tend to provide unreliable traction, but they can...
Opinion
on Jan 9, 2020
The Great Gravel Debate: An Argument AGAINST Dedicated Gravel Bikes
by Brian Gerow
Cyclists have been riding bikes on gravel roads for decades without the need for dedicated gravel bikes. The recent explosion...
Opinion
on Jan 9, 2020
The Great Gravel Debate: An Argument FOR Dedicated Gravel Bikes
by Matt Miller
Gravel bikes are far from necessary, but probably one of the best additions to the bike industry in a long...
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