Mountain Bike Gear Reviews
When last did you replace the brake cable on your bike? Just like the brake pads in your car, your bike cable needs to be replaced every so often. Not doing so could cause your breaks to fail completely and you don’t want that to happen when you’re flying down a hill at great speed.
Choosing the right cable is important but how do you know which to pick? Let us make it simpler for you by narrowing down the choices to my top three brake cable picks. [Read more…]
How are you storing your bike right now? Is it leaned up against a wall, taking up valuable space that could be better used and at risk of being scratched? Wall mounts are an excellent solution for this problem – you get your bike off the ground and maximize space. [Read more…]
Do you remember what it was like to ride mountain bikes without bike droppers? This involved having to choose between settling for a high post, which could ruin the fun of descents, and stopping to adjust the saddle. Dropper posts have completely revolutionized mountain biking. Most professionals would agree that they are one of the best ways you can upgrade your bike.
Do you stay properly hydrated while riding? Do you even have somewhere convenient to put your water bottle?
Without the right water bottle cage to hold your bottle, carrying that water becomes a schlep. That’s why we started researching the best cages to mount on a MTB. From that research, we have narrowed it down to my top three choices, so that you can easily find one that meets your needs as well.
Five Ten make the most desirable flat MTB shoes of all. Based out in California, they specialize in performance gear covering sports niches like climbing, hiking and mountain biking. Their UPS is their R&D and creation of ‘high friction stealth soles’.
Do you take mountain biking seriously? Don’t you just hate it when your derailleur gives out and needs to be replaced? Fortunately, this is an easy fix – all you need is a replacement part, and you’ll be back on the road again in next to no time flat. The only hard part of the process is choosing which one you will get next. We’ve made it much simpler for you by checking out hundreds of reviews and selecting our top three picks. [Read more…]
How smooth is the action of your bike’s chain? Is it stiff and slow or does it move easily? If you haven’t lubricated your bike’s chain properly, you are in for a lot of frustration – the chain won’t move as well as it is such and might seize up or snap. A regular application of lubricant will prolong the life of your chain.
Biking is an exciting sport and leisure activity, but can also be a dangerous one. Although watching it from the comfort of your home with your best friends or pet feels safe, it’s not the same out there. You need a pair of good bike knee guards when you go biking, especially if you’re a professional biker. It doesn’t take a genius to understand why your shin can hurt so much if accidentally hit when you fall off your bike or get hit by your bike pedals.
Did you know that an eagle’s eyesight is eight times stronger than that of humans? Eagles can easily spot their prey from as far as three kilometers away up in the sky. That must be amazing! However, not all humans have been blessed with good eyesight despite the need for good vision when engaging in sports such as biking. The best mountain bike goggles are designed to protect your eyes from dust, sunlight, physical threats, and other foreign particles.
Houston is among America’s top cities and is named after Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas. It is the only US city with a unique set up and without zoning laws to limit land use. Mountain Bikers can access facilities such as hotels, hospitals, spare part shops and any other amenity they may require within their riding location.
Served by two major airports, the Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby, Houston is easily accessible to bikers. Compared to other major cities in America, house cost rates are the lowest in Houston, opening doors to bikers from all walks of life. Since the city’s climatic condition is hot and humid, summer is a favorable season for bikers to explore its trails.
Some people enjoy a casual stroll, others a more intensive hike, and still others like to take hiking to the next level: mountain biking! Fortunately, you don’t have to live in New England or along the Appalachians to enjoy the best outdoor scenery and exercise. Here are some of the best mountain cycling trails located right in Texas. [Read more…]
Though Florida is better known for the ocean and water sports like paddle boarding, there are beautiful landscapes just waiting for you. It’s that time of year when the bikers come out in full Spandex and helmets. Get out your 12-pack of water and start picking out your granola bars, because it’s time to head out on the trails you’ll love the most.
Mountain biking is one of the most fun ways to feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins. With a rocky faced-cliff on one side and a hundred-foot vertical drop on the other, mountain bike trails demand absolute concentration, nerves of steel, and reflexes that are quicker than lighting pace. Only the bravest dare conquer treacherous pathways marked only by the faint compactness of the Earth in relation to its surroundings.
Of course, there are other paths that are much safer and are highly recommended for beginners as well as for leisure mountain bikers. In California, there are a lot of trails that offer a variety of challenges to a diverse group of bikers. While Downvielle Downhill is currently regarded as California’s best trail for mountain bikers, the rest are not really that far behind. Get ready with your gear as we take a look at some of the best mountain bike trails in California, divided into beginners, intermediate, and advanced tracks.