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How to Reattach the Gear Mechanism on a Mountain Bike
A bicycle gear mechanism, or "mech" for short, is technically known as a derailleur. These mechanisms can be removed, cleaned, and oiled. Due to off-road activity, mountain bike gear mechanisms are particularly prone to grit and grime. Remo…
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How a Mountain Bike Gear Lever Works
Located on the left and right handlebars of your mountain bike, near the brake levers, gear levers are key components. They help you get up burly hills and bomb down demanding descents.
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Gear Ratio Mountain Bike Vs. Ten Speed
Mountain bikes and ten-speed bicycles operate on a similar shifting apparatus, although there are basic differences based on the specific uses of each type of bike. Mountain bikes travel on off-road trails, which influences their gear ratio…
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How to Set Up Mountain Bike Gears?
Often overlooked by mountain bike riders, gears are one of key components in your bike's operation. Your bike's gears will need to be set up when you change your derailleur, shifter cables or derailleur hangers. Any local bike shop has the…
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Mountain Biking Gear
The sport of mountain biking, like most sports, is greatly enhanced by having the right equipment. Safety is paramount and the investment in products that help preserve life and limb are dollars well spent. Also, having the right clothing…
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How to Set Up Mountain Bike Gears
When you purchase a new mountain bike, you may notice the extensive number of gears, as many as 21. Starring down at these gears can be dumbfounding, especially when thinking about when each gear is suppose to be used. With experience, thou…
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How to Use Mountain Bike Gears
Gears allow for a constant rate of pedal action, or cadence, to produce different speeds. They are useful for traveling over varying terrain. The cyclist can keep the same force on the pedals, and produce different revolutions of the rear w…
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How to Figure Gear Ratio to Tire Size
Figuring your gear ratio and applying it to your tire size will give you your development. Development is the distance your bike travels through one 360 degree rotation of the crank.
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Mountain Bike Safety Gear
Helmets are the most traditional mountain bike safety gear and also the most important. Putting on a helmet is the first step of mountain biking. For cross-country riding, a helmet is really the only piece of safety equipment necessary. T…
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Mountain Bike Gear Shifting Tips
Properly shifting gears on a mountain bike is more important than many people realize. Not only does proper shifting make your riding experience more enjoyable, it also reduces wear and tear on your bike so that it will last longer. Imprope…
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How to Set Up Gears on a Mountain Bike
Ideally, your mountain bike will be ready to ride straight out of the shop doors, assembled and fine-tuned by professional bike mechanics. However, if you've ordered a bike online or are experiencing issues, you may need to set up your own…
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How to Adjust Gears on a Mountain Bike
Shifting problems are common during mountain biking. You may experience problems like undershifting (bike won't shift into gear), sluggish shifting or overshifting (bike skips a gear). If you experience some of these common problems, you…
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Mountain Biking Safety Gear
Mountain biking is a thrilling sport enjoyed by thousands of people worldwide every year. As with any other sport, there is equipment specifically designed to help keep participants safe. Perhaps even more important, mountain biking is ofte…
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Mountain Bike Gear Shifting Tips
Learn tips on how to shift bike gears when mountain biking in this free video for the beginner cyclist.
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Choose the Proper Bad-Weather Mountain Biking Gear
Learn what to wear in bad weather in order to stay safe, warm and dry in this free video series on mountain biking lesson for beginners.
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Discover the Different Riding Gear for Mountain Biking
Learn where to find mountain biking gear, such as repair tools, first-aid kits and proper attire, in this free video series on mountain biking lesson for beginners.
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Essential Gear for Mountain Biking
What to bring on biking trip. Learn about the many different types of mountain bike gear for riding downhill trails in this free online video.
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