Despite being a small component in your bike, the bike chain can make a huge difference when it comes to your riding experience. There are plenty of bike chain options that you can get for your mountain bike. So, you must be wondering, how much does a mountain bike chain cost? Keep on reading to …
If you’ve seen pro-mountain bikers in action, you’ll see that they’re really sinewy and muscular in a lean way. And when you go mountain biking, you have to keep control through all sorts of jolts and jerks. Does that mean that mountain biking builds muscle? Mountain biking helps develop some muscle in the lower body, …
Mountain bikes and city bikes both have advantages and drawbacks, so it’s important to understand the pros, cons, and differences between them before making a decision. In this blog post, we’ll take an in-depth look at both mountain bikes and city bikes so that you can make the best decision for your needs. In this …
The reality is that every mountain bike has its own weight limit. These will usually be set out by the manufacturer. As a generalization, the following is true for many: When traveling at a steady ten mph on flat terrain, the maximum rider weight for most mountain bikes is between 300-350 pounds. However, there are …
You might not notice for some time that the hub on your wheel is riding rough. Your riding will most likely feel “off” in some ways. How can you sort this out? Rear hubs are normally pretty easy to fix on mountain bikes. There are two main types: Cup-style mountain bike hubs Cartridge-style mountain bike …
Trail bikes offer many of the abilities of different mountain bikes all in one package. If you want to trail both mild and technical terrains and confidently go uphill as well as downhill, a trail bike is an ideal option. In this post, I’ll take a look at all the features that you get with …
If you’re looking for the best gear ratio for climbing on a mountain bike, then there’s a short answer and a long answer. Here’s the short answer: The best mountain bike gear ratio for climbing is 46 to 49 on a chainring and 16 to 18 on a cassette. For more diverse rides, mountain bike …
Mountain bikes are intricate and diverse bike types. I’ve ridden many over the last 20 years, and I’ve learned one important thing – when choosing one, you can’t just pick any. There are a lot of aspects to examine, such as bike styles, adaptability, design features, and much more. Aspects worth thinking about when choosing …
Getting the tire pressure right for 29ers is no mean feat. Riding with tires that are pumped up too much can lead to blowouts, and makes the riding conditions harsher. On the flip side, tires that are underinflated can get pinch punctures. Therefore, getting the tire pressure right is very important. For wet conditions, and …
It’s actually pretty simple to convert a mountain bike into a hybrid, and in this post, I’ll look at exactly how to do it. There are nine simple steps to follow which are: Step Action Technical difficulty Step 1 Adjust the suspensions Medium difficulty Step 2 Install new tires and wheels Medium difficulty Step 3 …