If you’ve ever been to some sort of mountain bike festival, you have probably witnessed the Huffy Toss. For the uninitiated, the Huffy Toss is an event where cyclists see who can toss an old Huffy the furthest. Here is how to win…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about using different width tires on your mountain bike and why that might be a good idea…
Continue reading →I got a chance to catch up with pro mountain biker Aaron Snyder earlier this year and put together a little bike check so you can see what Aaron is riding these days as a professional mountain bike racer…
Continue reading →If you’re planning to buy your first mountain bike, you are probably wondering what size to get. The “what size bike for me?” question comes up over and over again, so here is the answer…
Continue reading →When mountain biking, proper cadence is dictated by terrain. There is no hard and fast rule about how 90rpm is the most efficient cadence. Here is more information on this topic…
Continue reading →Hydration packs are extremely useful, especially for mountain bikers. You can drink conveniently without taking your hands off the bars, as well as carry a set of tools and accessories. But once the ride is over, things get tougher. Here’s how to clean the bladder…
Continue reading →If you get a new mountain bike for around one thousand dollars, it will be a good bike, but you will probably want to upgrade some parts. Here is a guide on what to upgrade to get the best bang for your buck…
Continue reading →If you just like to mountain bike for fun, maybe you ignore the trend toward more core conditioning and flexibility training. Even if you race, maybe you think yoga is lame. But if you take a look at this list of yoga’s benefits for all breeds of mountain bikers, you might just change your mind…
Continue reading →Moving from a one speed bicycle to one with multiple gears is a big step. Not only do you have to learn how to shift the gears, you also have to learn what gears to use, and figure out when to shift into which gear! Not to worry, here is everything you need to know…
Continue reading →The days are hot, you sweat, and the sweat drips into your eyes. It stings your eyes and smears on your glasses. Helmet pads just aren’t enough to soak up all the sweat. You can’t stop sweating, but you can keep the sweat out of your eyes. Here’s how…
Continue reading →You can keep your studded tires to yourself! Heck, I don’t need tires or even a drivetrain! 😉 As you can see I’ve been sporting my wonderful Ski Bike this winter and I can’t get enough of it! This is basically a bike with skis instead of
Continue reading →Want to keep your hands warm and toasty but can’t find or afford proper pogies? Then break out some plastic jugs and duct tape and a little elbow grease! I found this great idea the other day over at the Bicycles and Icicles blog, which is full
Continue reading →One annoying thing about clipless pedals is how hard it is to ride around in regular sneakers. It’s fine if you have an XC race bike and a townie on hand at all times, but that’s not always feasible. So what do you do if you need
Continue reading →Let me tell you a little story about properly routing the cable for your front disc brake… It all started when I purchased my Specialized Stumpjumper at Landry’s Bicycles. I was replacing a stolen bike in the middle of the NCCA collegiate racing season, which also happened
Continue reading →(This article was originally published on BloomBikeShop.com, but I’m republishing it here because the advice is still useful!) It’s inevitable. At some point in the fall you’ll do your first ride in relatively cold weather. For the past six months you’ve been enjoying warm, sunny skies with
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