Poll Results: MTB Tire Pressure – What PSI are you running?
I threw the question out there a little while ago…”what PSI are you running?”…with the…
Bike Maintenance
How to Install and Adjust Your Rear Derailleur and Shifting
Whether you are using SRAM or Shimano, it is crucial to your trail stoke to…
How To Install and Adjust Disc Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes for mountain bikes can be one of the most significant upgrades to…
Mountain Bike Suspension Fork Installation Instructions
The most popular upgrade for any mountain biking enthusiast is the suspension fork. With continuing advancements in suspension technology and the extreme impact a fork has on the overall ride of you mountain bike, you can see why this is a go to item as many riders upgrade their rides. The actual installation of a new mountain bike suspension fork is fairly easy, especially with the right tools.
Weekend Wrenching – Pre-Ride Checklist
It’s time! Finally! The weather has cooperated enough and you and your group are heading out on a weekend epic. This isn’t your regular Tuesday romp in the woods. This is going to be a ride to remember as you all suffer through some incredible mountain riding. These are rides that create memories.
Weekend Wrenching – Torque Wrench…A Must Have!
Every bolt on your mountain bike has a specified torque setting. This torque setting insures that the bolts do not fall out of the frame through vibration, and it makes sure that you do not damage components by over tightening. In many cases (as in the pictures below), the torque settings are printed on your mountain bike frame or components.
Weekend Wrenching – Bike Racking Systems
I just moved into a new work area (she got a new house), so it is time to setup my man hole where all of the bike related activities take place. With multiple bikes making their way in and out of this area for review purposes…and my personal rides…there is a great need for something efficient and useable in the bike racking system arena.
17 Must Have Tools For The Do It Yourself Mountain Biker
For this entry in Weekend Wrenching, we are going to talk about tools. Every job can be made harder without the correct tools to do the job. Bicycle maintenance requires several specialized tools that will make your life much easier on and off the trail.
Weekend Wrenching – Setting Up Your Workspace
Bikes are clumsy to work on. You have to remove wheels and components that the bike requires to stand upright. You will also have specialized tools and stands that take up some room. With a dedicated area to work on bikes, you will be much more successful in your attempts to work on your bike correctly.
Top 9 Ways To Make That Old Bike Feel New Again
Are you getting the new bike “I wants?” Everyone gets these from time to time and some of us get it more than others! It is a natural occurrence with cyclists as new products come to the market with the promise of being the next great design that will make you that great rider you have always wanted to be.