Mountain Biking Conduct and Etiquette As a recreational activity, mountain biking should be fun. But that doesn’t mean you free to do whatever you want. When riding on national parks and public trails, you are more likely to encounter hikers, joggers and horseback riders using the same trails. Since you are traveling at a faster [...]
Mountain Bikes – Suspension Choices Mountain bikes are specialized machines designed to meet specific needs. Early mountain bikes are built with a rigid frame and fork. As the hobby caught, so have the need to augment the design to fit more to the terrain it is already being used. In the early 1900′s the mountain [...]
Mountain Bikes – Frame Designs The frame of the mountain bike is without question the most important factor to determine whether the bike could make the grade or not. Like most goods that are for sale, the better the quality is, the more expensive the goods become and so the materials used in mountain bikes [...]
Mountain Biking Survival Tips Man does not ride with bike alone. On the trail, he needs several things in order to survive. He needs different items, proper attitude and right knowledge to stay safe. The mountain biking survival tips are as follows: Water and food Whether it is summer or in the middle of the [...]
Mountain Biking: Getting Started Jump starting mountain biking as a hobby can be a bit scary for many individuals for one reason: they basically do not know where to start. Here, learn the basic things you need to know to get you started. Bike and Gears If you are starting off from scratch, you need [...]
Mountain Biking Accessories Must Haves Entering a bike shop, it is very overwhelming for beginners to see a wide array of mountain biking products, each shouting, “buy me!” The question now is, “should you give in?” While many biking product are indeed necessary, there are some you can ride without or nice to have. Here [...]
Safety Tips when Mountain Biking in Cold Weather Mountain biking in cold weather brings a whole new challenge and lots of fun. But just like any other outdoor activities, extra safety precautions are important:    Send article as PDF   
Mountain Biking Trip: What to Bring? If you are setting out for a mountain biking trip, there are essential things you need to bring. I suggest you consider carrying the following items: Bike Obviously you need to have a bike. But I don’t mean an ordinary bike. You see, not all mountain bikes are the [...]
Night Mountain Biking for Beginners Whether you are completely a nutter or simply want to feel the extra adrenaline rush that your 10 cups of coffee a day cannot give, hopping on the bike and become the modern-day night rider will certainly do the trick. So call your friend, wait until dark and put on [...]
Before Buying a Mountain Bike This aims to help you make an educated purchase that will lead you on the right mountain bike. • Know what type of biking you want This will set the standard of your bike as well as its price. Mountain bikes are not created equal. They are designed for a [...]
