By: Alastair Hamilton
Even if there are no mountains where you live, it can make sense to buy a mountain bike, just because of the security they provide, even in urban areas. And there’s always the chance of a weekend ride in the country.
If you’re a bicycle enthusiast, but have only tried cycling on the [...]

By: Alastair Hamilton
Practically everybody wants to feel that they are an individual, and to have their own particular needs met, whether they are a road biker or a mountain biker. So whether you want customization or custom-built, there’s a bike out there for you.
If you’re thinking of getting a custom-made mountain bike, there are [...]

By: Alastair Hamilton
In a perfect world you could buy any bike you wanted at a price you could afford, but in the real world mountain biking prices vary wildly. We provide some tips on what to look for.
Buying a house is just about the most important investment you can make in your life. Various [...]

By Alastair Hamilton
Mountain biking is a fun sport but it is also dangerous. However, participants can lesson their chances of injury by taking a few precautions. First off, of course, they should have the necessary skills before even getting on the mountain.
Practically anyone can get on a bike and ride around their neighborhood, [...]

By: Gregg Hall
Mountain biking has taken the cycling world by storm. It wasn’t all that long ago when the phrase “mountain bike” would’ve elicited blank stares. Now you see them everywhere. Mountain bikes are made to handle almost every terrain imaginable, and that’s why they’ve become so popular. Just like SUV’s, most people who use [...]

By: Alastair Hamilton
The sport of mountain biking is increasing in popularity year by year. It’s an exhilarating sport, but it’s also physically demanding. Both men and women take part, but its usually people kids, teens, and young adults.
As with any other activity, mountain bikers have devised their own culture, including a language of their [...]

By: David Faulkner
No matter which part of the globe you call home, you won’t have to look very far to find a large number of mountain biking enthusiasts. And travel agencies, recognizing the enormous popularity of mountain biking the world over, have added the mountain biking trips to their offerings as a way to capitalize [...]

By: David Faulkner
The enjoyment you get from mountain biking will depend on a variety of factors. Terrain which is challenging without being impossible, friends who share your enthusiasm for the ride, and a bike designed to suit your abilities are all important. But of these, the most important is your mountain bike, so you’ll want [...]

By: David Faulkner
While mountain biking is typically associated with the cyclists pitting their reflexes, strength, and athletic abilities against some of the world’s most treacherous back country wildernesses, deserts, and canyons, there is a new breed of mountain biker–the city dweller. Urban mountain biking may be the next big thing in sports.

By Gregg Hall
More and more people are getting into mountain biking. Very few people, though, properly maintain their bikes. One of the most important aspects of mountain bike maintenance is lubrication. Keeping your bike’s moving parts well-lubricated will help keep your bike in top shape for a long time. Failing to keep your bike properly [...]