Mountain Biking Articles and Videos
It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice buying your first mountain bike, or an expert tearing down a trail you know like the back of your hand, Trails.com has tips and advice for all mountain biking skill levels. Curious about fixing a flat on the fly, or shortening a chain? Want to know how to handle ruts, balance in place on a hill, or bunny hop over a hazard? Trails.com has the answers, as well as gear reviews for top mountain bike brands. Build a bike from the ground up, or find technique tips for downhill trail riding, Trails.com can help no matter what you’re looking to do.
A tandem bike is a bicycle built for two people. Tandem bicycles are a fun way for couples, kids, or anyone else to enjoy riding a leisurely bike trail or through a sidewalk-shop community.
A bike's gear ratio refers to a comparison between the number of teeth on the front chain wheels (or pedal wheel) and the cogs on the real wheel. An old-fashioned 10-speed bike, for example, might have two front wheels and five cogs, and each com...
Some older Giant mountain bikes were durable, and plenty of them are still in service, especially the ones that have been properly cared for. Models without a suspension provide a rough ride on trails.
Comprised of many different parts, the bicycle wheel is a complex and amazing piece of equipment. Understanding how a bicycle wheel works provides interesting insight into this mechanical wonder.
It's not uncommon to experience braking problems. Your Mongoose bike brakes do a good deal of work each time you ride, and, like any bike brakes, they will need to be adjusted or even have parts replaced from time to time. Identify which type of ...
At times, your bicycle will need repair due to wear, and one area often in need is the drivetrain. The rear freewheel is a significant part of your drivetrain and may need to be removed for replacement, lubrication, deep cleaning or even hub and ...
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 desig...
Tubeless mountain bike tires were introduced by Mavic in 1999 and were supposed to revolutionize the industry but still only occupy a small niche market. With many benefits, tubeless tires work a bit differently than traditional inner-tube mounta...
How high your mountain bike handlebars sit will greatly affect how comfortable your ride is. Handlebars that are too low may provoke lower back, neck, hand and arm pain. If your handlebars are too high, you may get a sore behind from all the joun...
As new materials and technologies have been introduced to bike building in recent years, mountain and road bike frames alike have gotten smaller. Most of the reasons are practical, and some are theoretical. The general idea for creating smaller b...
The rear wheel of any bicycle looks difficult to take off, with all the cogs jutting out; however, it's really not any more difficult than removing the front wheel. Learning to quickly remove the rear wheel will enable you to repair your rear tir...
Large, lumbering SUVs. Hummers invoke thoughts of huge vehicles lumbering down the freeway. For some, though, Hummer brings thoughts of a different sort of vehicle--mountain bikes. Hummer bicycles have a modern history interwoven with the commerc...
One of the cheapest ways to get a good mountain bike is to buy a used frame and restore it, and that often means getting rid of rusty spots and putting on a new coat of paint. Painting a mountain bike frame is a simple process, and at the end you...
Your bicycle pump is designed to quickly inflate tires. It probably never occurred to you that the pump itself could be broken. However, if you find yourself pumping and pumping with no results, there may be a problem with the pump. Luckily, ther...
The only way to patch or replace a flat inner tube is to remove the entire wheel from the bike. Otherwise, your inner tube and tire will simply be caught between the wheel and the fork (or rear triangle). The process of removing the wheel is quit...
Saddled up on an ATV as you whip across rugged terrain, your vehicle's tires kick up rocks, twigs and other debris on the ground. But what does protect your ATV's fragile front-end parts, including its oil cooler? The skid plates. Skid plates can...
If you don't have the money to purchase factory-made studded tires, you may consider making your own. Much like de-studding a vehicle tire, this is a time-consuming project, but entirely doable; budget a few dollars for screws and a tire liner, a...
Shopping for mountain biking shoes can be a confusing endeavor. There are many different kinds of shoes with many varying purposes. From the svelte racing shoe to the burly downhill shoe, there are as many kinds of mountain biking shoes as there ...
Loading your bike should be a painless process, and most of the time it is. But before you throw your prized machine on top of the car and drive off, take a few extra minutes to make sure it's secure and protected. There is no worse way to harm a...
Like most wilderness sports, the world of mountain biking is changing rapidly with the development of new technology. One such development is tubeless tires. They offer several advantages to the hardcore enthusiast or racer but, contrary to much...
Downhill biking essentially requires a cyclist to control and maneuver his mountain bike while riding at high speeds down steep slopes and mountains. As with any extreme sport, proper gear should be used, including helmet, pads and mouth guards. ...
Nothing detracts from the look of your bike like rust. By being vigilant, you can prevent permanent damage to your chrome beauty by removing rust periodically. If you leave rust on your bike for too long, it will eat all the way through the met...
It's fun to own and ride bikes, but storage can be an issue. Just leaning a bike against the wall takes up a lot of floor and wall space in the typical garage. This simple bike-storage scheme lets you rack your bikes easily and with a minimum of ...
If you tend to push the envelope when you're riding trails, climbing rocks or shooting rapids, you may want to share these adventures with your friends. A helmet cam makes this possible by letting others see through your eyes. If you buy a retail...
Whether you ride a mountain bike on rough trails or a street bike over asphalt and concrete, it is inevitable that you will suffer the odd bad bump or even crash. One result of these collisions could be a bent or warped bicycle rim. Simple repair...
