By David A Carter
In the market for a new mountain bike? Don’t type in your credit card details just yet. A new mountain bike is a substantial purchase, and a little bit of research and thought can make the whole ordeal both easier and more satisfying. This guide will help you find the right mountain [...]

By David A Carter
Mountain Bike Maintenance and Care
Ok, so you’ve found your dream bike. After taking it for a few rides, especially some rough ones, the bike is going to take some hits. That’s just what happens in an extreme sport like this. But don’t worry: it’s easy to keep your bike in great condition..
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By David A Carter
Types of Mountain Biking
There are lots of different kinds of mountain biking. When choosing a bike, always be mindful of the type of riding you intend to do. That said, let’s examine some of the most popular types of mountain biking.
Cross-Country
Cross-country (also called XC) mountain biking takes place on pretty easy terrain. [...]

By David A Carter
One of the most important decisions to make when buying a mountain bike is the type of suspension to choose. Essentially, there are two options: full suspension (front and rear wheel) vs. front suspension (front wheel only, also known as ‘hardtail’).
If you’re going to spend money on a new mountain bike, it [...]

Soma Juice 29er Mountain Bike Frame
By Winston Endall
With so much attention on full suspension and carbon fiber you would think that steel hardtails were dead. Well I’m glad to be able to tell you that they are alive and kicking. With the explosion of 29″ wheeled bikes, the steel hardtail has made a come back. [...]

By Christopher Morris
29 inch mountain bikes are slowly gaining ground on the traditional 26 inch mountain bike in popularity. It has only been in the last couple of years that “29ers” have established any credibility in the mountain biking community. There are many advantages of riding a 29er over a standard sized mountain bikes yet [...]

By Todd C Molloy
Just about every mountain bike these days comes with front suspension forks and they are the most important mountain bike components you should look at. If the bike you are looking at does not have front suspension forks you are probably looking at a hybrid, a touring bike or a road bike.

Coil [...]

By Todd C Molloy
29 inch mountain bikes are not going to revolutionize mountain biking the way suspension forks did, however they do have their advantages and some people will swear by them.
When it comes to choosing the right size mountain bike forget about the size of your frame, your crank length or saddle height. The [...]

By Sydney Garrison
With each passing year, mountain biking gets more and more popular. People are realizing just how much fun the sport can be as well as the many benefits they derive from riding. As with any sport or activity, as it gains popularity, the market is flooded with new products and accessories. It can [...]

By John Steel
Mountain bikes are designed to meet very different criteria from a street racer. A bike with steep head angle and shorter wheelbase handles more quickly than one with larger angles and a longer wheelbase. Wide tires and long travel suspension are designed to take rougher terrain.
Combine all those characteristics with your desired type [...]

By Muna wa Wanjiru  
Mountain Bike, abbreviated as MTBs or ATBs (All Terrain Bikes) is a bike that are meant for riding on dirt paths or unpaved environments. They are more rugged than road bicycles, and can handle more strain.
The tires of the mountain bike are wider and knobbier than road bikes, for more grip and [...]

By Pauline Go
Every mountain biker will come across ruts occasionally. Ruts are formed when heavy vehicle like trucks, trailers rides across a wet, muddy area or when the same path is used repeatedly by bikers, causing erosion of the soil.
Knowing how to handle ruts will help keep you away from painful crash.

First decide whether you [...]

By Kevin Servant
Taking care of your full suspension or hard tail mountain bike can be very simple and it will also help increase its mechanical life. Below is a maintenance guide that should be considered after every ride in order to help you keep your mountain bike mechanically sound. Once you perform this maintenance plan [...]

By J. J. Jessup
Mountain bike riding has become increasingly popular. The bikes themselves are amazing and incorporate some unbelievable technology. If you’ve been thinking about buying one, you can quickly become overwhelmed by the assortment of manufacturers and features.
The old adage that says “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” definitely doesn’t apply to [...]

By Rika Susan
Mountain bike maintenance can become an obstacle course, if you don’t have some basic skills.
Owning a mountain bike – whether you are a serious rider or simply enjoy it as a sport – is an investment in time and money. Protect that investment by learning a few tricks of the trade as far [...]

Giant XTC 4.5, Aluminium Hardtail MTB, 2008
By David Harland
Bought a new bike on the weekend after months of slathering over the GT Avalanche expert I went into another shop and fell for a Giant XTC 4.5 2008 which came in a lot cheaper with all of the spec’s that I was after.
As I cycle around [...]

By JJ Servant
Deciding which full suspension mountain bike to buy can be time consuming and stressful. So in an effort to make the process more enjoyable I put together some tips to consider before purchasing a new bike.

Tip # 1 – Determine your riding terrain. It is important for you to know your typical riding [...]

By Ram Gunjal
Just make sure that you remember the following:
Do’s

Arrive in good physical condition
Improve your overall physical condition at least one or two months before the trip. Train harder as the day nears. Ride regularly and combine it with weight training to develop muscle.
Bring the right equipment
Your backpack should include multi-tools (wrenches for nuts and [...]

Iron Hose MKIII Elite Trail Bike
By Paul Kramer
Guideline for the novice bikers:
Iron horse mountain bikes are a very popular brand in the USA these days. These bikes are available in a lot of different designs and models to suit the user’s requirements.
As a new entrant in the biking community, you should understand what you really [...]

By Andrew Caxton
Mountain biking may look appealing to many and there will be many who will enthusiastically buy a mountain bike and regret their decision later since they cannot handle the sport. An individual who wants to embrace mountain biking as his choice of sport should have the patience to learn what is taught and [...]

Giant Youkon FX – 2009
Sport Mountain Bike
By Trevor Mulholland
Many of the world’s best professional cyclists profess Giant mountain bikes to be their ride of choice. This might have to do with the durability of the materials used to make these bicycles. In any case, they stand the test in global competition.
Riders can be seen enjoying [...]

Giant Reign Zero 2009
Color: Brushed Silver
Buying full suspension mountain bikes is something that should be done with care. Although this is an exciting time for mountain bike enthusiasts, it can also be a time of regret if you do not follow the proper process when buying one of these bikes. Among other things you should:

Consider [...]

Mountain biking is a great sport and enjoyed by a growing number of people each year. When starting out there is a lot of excitement in deciding what mountain bike you are going to get for all those outings you have planned. Just as important, once you have invested in the mountain bike itself there [...]

By L.K. Reid
If you are considering of getting yourself a mountain bike, you should know that there are a wide range of styles of you can choose from. One of the most popular of these is the folding model. It is very practical and convenient in the sense that you can easily carry it when [...]

By Candis Reade
The bike used for mountain biking has undergone tremendous changes. Its strength increased and weight decreased. Its appearance became sleek and trendy. Also, the number of gears increased substantially. Most of the latest models of mountain bikes have as many as 27 gears. So, changing gears has become difficult, especially those who are [...]