You hear it all the time in the world of coin collecting. You are supposed to acquire the book before the coin. But what does it really mean? What it actually means is that before you cough up dough on coin collecting, just like any topic, you should research and understand what you are doing. …
The Yakima HighRoller Upright Bike Mount is a high end roof top rack from Yakima designed to carry one bike. Its standout feature is that the mount holds on to your bikes wheel, not the frame so you don’t need to remove your bikes front wheel to mount the bike thus providing a high level …
Selecting a mountain bike could be virtually as concerned as shopping for an automobile or other large purchase. People have been modifying bicycles to deal with troublesome terrain for decades, while competitive mountain biking competitions date to the Nineteen Seventies and 80s. A mountain bike differs from a road bike (commonly often known as a …
Wheel truing is actually something that is very easy to do. Even if you have no experience with mountain biking or truing a wheel, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to accomplish it. The first thing to do is make sure that none of your spokes are loose. To check, grab each spoke in turn …
As a sport or a hobby, mountain biking can be split into 9 different categories. These categories are very versed in what they offer. They are: 1. BMX BMX is a style where the bikes offer 20 inch wheels. These bikes are commonly used at skate parks or with dirt jumps. Because of their smaller …
When you decide to go mountain biking on a long days ride, there are several things that you should take with you. Below, you’ll find the essentials that you should have with you. 1. Back pack – a camelback or mule is a good idea here. 2. Waterproof – the type that packs down very …
There is a lot of history and information out there in regards to the history and origins of mountain biking, with some being recognized and some that depends on who has the best firm of public relations. Some say that mountain biking began with the Buffalo Soldiers, which was a turn of the century infantry …
In mountain biking and even BMX riding, the bunny hop is a bike trick that involved the rider lifting the bike up and over an obstacle while remaining in motion on the bike. Experienced bikers can lift their bikes in excess of a meter or one and a half feet. The world record for the …
The key to down hilling is relaxing your upper body. The steeper and rockier the hill is, the more tightly the rider tends to put a death grip on the handle bars. Most riders tend to slow down as they approach obstacles such as rocks, then apply both brakes. If you don’t apply your brakes, …
If you don’t ride in the winter, you’ve probably spent the winter months on the couch eating chips and watching television. Before you know it, spring will be here and a new season of mountain biking will begin. Even though your body may not be in shape, these tips will ensure that your bike is. …