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Quick Question: What Are Riser Handlebars Good For?

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No Dedicated Bike Repair Space at Home? Try the Kitchen! Tips for Getting Organized Anywhere

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A Few Items to Pack Before Each Mountain Bike Ride [Beginner Tips]

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The ABCs of Basic Pre-ride Bike Checks Before Each Trail Ride [Beginner Tips]

Tires

How Much Air Pressure Should I Put in My Mountain Bike Tires? [Beginner Tips]

Drivetrain

The Whens and Whys of Mountain Bike Gear Shifting [Beginner Tips]

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When To Drop (and Raise) Your Bike Saddle [Beginner Tips]

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When Should I Lock Out My MTB Shock or Fork?

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Stop Apologizing: How to Pass and Get Passed on MTB Trails

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Mountain Bike Race Types, Explained

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How Should Mountain Bikers Traveling in the Same Direction Pass Each Other?

Hardtail bikes

The Advantages of Starting on a Hardtail: Real Versus Imagined

The Guide to Dirt Cheap Mountain Bike Clothing

Here are a few affordable options and alternatives to expensive mountain bike apparel that you're likely already aware of, and some that might be new.

Quick Question: How Can I Silence My Squeaky Mountain Bike?

How to silence mountain bike squeaks and creaks is one of the most common reader tech questions and one that's almost impossible to answer.

Quick Question: Which MTB-Related Tools Do I Need at Home to Learn Bike Maintenance Skills?

Paging all seasoned shredders: Please share your bike tool suggestions with newer riders.

5 Things You Can Do To Stop Rust Or Corrosion From Ruining Your Mountain Bike

Making sure your mountain bike is rust- and corrosion-free will keep it running in top condition and will help it last a long time.

4 Things That Can Help You Break A Bad MTB Habit

Even the best mountain bikers can develop bad habits over time. Use these tips to break bad habits and become a better rider.

Watch: How To Mountain Bike Wet Roots and Rocks, with Jackson Goldstone

Jackson shares his best tips on how to ride when it's rainy and wet, even on rocky and rooty, off-camber trails.

Crashing Bikes is a Learning Experience [MTB Skills]

Crashing is a form of failure, and without failure, mountain bikers often don't learn new things.

Five2Ride: 5 of the Best Beginner Mountain Bike Trails in Phoenix

These are five of the best beginner mountain bike trails in the Phoenix area.

Why You Should Ride Pump Tracks More, and How to Do It

The Bike Whisperer, aka pump track, has the ability to teach riders to become faster, better mountain bikers.

Essential Mountain Bike Upgrades

Squeeze another season or two out of your mountain bike with these essential upgrades.