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. Improper shifting can cause your bike chain to slip the track frequently or even break and repeated bad shifting habits can eve… read more
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 wheel. A little terminology is helpful when riding: The gear sprockets attached to the pedal crank arm are called chainri… read more
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 and a well chosen set of accessories will make for comfortable, safe and enjoyable excursions off road. read more
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 expertise and tools to do it, but you are at the mercy of its schedule and service rate. Learning how to set up your mou… read more
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. read more
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… read more
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,… read more
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 you… read more
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 necessar… read more
Beach cruiser bikes are in a different category from the majority of bicycles. While road bikes are engineered for speed on pavement and mountain bikes are geared to climb hills and to withstand high-speed descents, beach cruisers are… read more
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,… read more
You may want to hit the rugged trails on a bicycle or just explore the city streets or bike path. You might want to take a look at a mountain bike or a hybrid bicycle, which attempts to combine some of the features of both a mountain b… read more
Fixed-gear bicycles have become increasingly popular. Cyclists appreciate them for their low maintenance, ease of operation and low cost when compared to more complicated geared bicycles. Theoretically, learning to ride a fixed-gear mo… read more
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… read more
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.… read more
Like any mechanism, mountain bike gear changers are prone to a gradual decrease in performance because of general use. A typical mountain bike gear changer, or shifter, contains several small inner parts that require proper lubrication… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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