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 …
The fourteen reasons why mountain bikes are so expensive: Expense of the Frame High Price of a Disc Brake Innovation in the Tires and Wheels Opting for a Better Handlebar Adjustable Settings on a Suspension Fork Expense of a Premium Drivetrain The Labor Costs Rapid Evolution of the Mountain Biking Industry Limited Producers of Mountain …
If you are considering buying a mountain bike, but also want to put it to use on the road, the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. So, we’ve put together a quick guide to help you out. First, the overall winner: Co-op Cycles DRT 1.2 is in my opinion the best mountain bike for road use. …
Riding a mountain bike on the road might sound odd, but it is a fairly common practice, especially since mountain bikes can ride well on both flat and rugged terrains. Mountain bikes can be ridden well on streets and roads, but this is determined by the type of bike chosen. Mountain bikes have good advantages …
You love adventure, and you love finding new experiences on your bicycle. But how do you know which bike is the right type for you? What is the difference between mountain bikes and touring bikes? Touring bikes are designed for those traveling by bike over multiple days. Touring bikes are meant to carry lots of …
It is very possible to put drop bars on your mountain bike. Many mountain bikers do exactly this, for a number of reasons (which I’ll go into in a moment). To put drop bars on a mountain bike, you will first need to select the ideal drop bars for you. You will then need to …
When I was starting out, I just wanted to get out there with my mountain bike, but I knew that before I stepped into the world of mountain bikes, it was probably best to acquaint myself with all its dos and don’ts (Source). I had to know everything about the bike, the chainrings, and tires, …