Have you been on the fence about going from your standard triple crankset, to a double? I was. I read the articles, saw all the ads, seen them at the races. Well, I finally made the switch earlier this year on my XC bike. Why go double? Most of us spend a lot of time…
Category: How To’s/Tech Tips
Ok kids here’s a little riding tip that I can’t seem to stress enough…ELBOWS OUT. Here’s a perfect example of Art riding with his elbows out. This is applicable when you’re climbing up a hill. It works even better if you’re the driver of a tandem. You need the widest bars you can find and…
MtnBikeRiders.com received the Cane Creek Angleset Model#: AngleSet ZS49 — ZS49/30 a few months ago to review for the site. Since then I’ve been able to put the Angleset through various riding situations and conditions to really see if there’s a benefit to a simple 1.0 degree. Product Description The all-new AngleSet threadless headset from…
First rule, ALWAYS carry some sort of toilet paper/napkin or paper towel in your hydration pack. You never know if you’ll need it to blow your nose or use it for first aid. Then the next step is to watch this video. No its not me, but its a great “how to” on going poop…
Cat MacKinnon has been a loyal reader since the early days of the site. She’s always had something great to share in her comments and in a recent article, I asked her for her opinion about bike lubes. Below is her comment, indulge in all this knowledge that is given before you. In all honesty,…
This is a fantastic video that takes you through bike set up, cornering, jumping and many more.
Well technically any tools you have and use on your bikes will always save you money. But when ever I use the Park DAG-2 Derailleur Alignment Tool, I can feel the savings in my wallet. I’ve talked about this tool on more than a few occasions,and its with good reason. I’ve used this tool enough…
One thing I learned while hanging out with Mike Kaelon of KHS Bicycles was this…Boeshield works best as a polish. He explained that all the years he’s worked Interbike, Boeshield works best in making your bike look good and get rid of finger prints. So I decided to try it, sure enough, he was right!…
Unfortunately we’re not talking about balancing on your bike, you should already be good at that by now. But the balancing I’m talking about in this article has to do with 2 of the most important things in your life, family and riding. We all know that making those two work together is essential to…
I’ve mentioned my wicked-kick butt Diamondback Wildwood Tandem on here more than a few times. When we first raced it back in the fall of 2010, it had some humble beginnings and it needed so many upgrades in order to make it somewhat worthy for off-road use. The first of many upgrades it received was…