3 Best Bike Torque Wrenchs for Mountain Bikers

Who needs a bike torque wrench? Anyone with a mountain bike that’s who! How do you know whether or not you need one? The short answer, if you have a decent bike that has carbon parts, is, “Yes.” It might not be essential if you have a much older bike, but it does make things a lot easier.

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Best Mountain Bike Fenders

Fenders on your bike, are they really necessary or are they too much of an eyesore to keep them on? That mostly depends on the conditions that you will be riding through. Fenders or mudguard perform a very important function. If you’ve even been biking without one through a mucky, muddy area, you’ll understand. You could end up with a mouthful of muck and mud, or you could end up with a dubious-looking stain running down your back.

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3 Awesome Chromag MTB Handlebars

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Chromag is based in Whistler in Canada. If you’re a keen mountain biker, you’ll know that the region is home to some of the most famous mountain biking trails. It’s the perfect region to explore if you want to try some seriously challenging rides.

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The 3 Best Giro MTB Helmets

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top Giro helmets for mountain bike riders

 

Mountain biking is not a cheap hobby in terms of gear, especially if getting high end bikes! It is not surprising that you may want to cut some corners here and there. One area that you simply cannot skimp on though is your protective gear. Your helmet is the most important piece of protective gear that you own.

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Best Helmet Cameras for Mountain Bikers

best helmet cameras for mountain biking

best helmet cameras for mountain biking

One of the most enjoyable things about riding a mountain bike is being able to take in the amazing scenery on the trail but what if you want to enjoy that scenery later? Or you want to be able to see what you did well (and not so well) on the trail? If that’s the case, you’ll want to look into buying the best helmet camera for mountain bikers.

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3 Best Bell Mountain Bike Helmets

best Bell MTB helmets on the market

 

We have already reviewed some of the best Fox Racing helmets, now it’s time to look at Bell mountain bike helmets.  The Bell company was created in the 1950s by Roy Richter in California, USA. They now make helmets for power sports, downhill skiing and of course mountain biking. Bell are one of the top helmet manufacturers in the World and have built an outstanding reputation.

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Best Mountain Bike Seats

The Sauserwind editoral team has tested many mountain bike seats in our time, 57 to be precise.  That’s nearly ten each between the six of us.  We all started with factory delivered seats and switched out.   As a beginner MTBR, its always the first thing you change. As you start increasing the miles you can physically do per ride, comfort becomes a huge factor.

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Best Mountain Bike Tires 27.5″

best mountain bike tyres this year, reviews by Sauserwind.com

There’s an old quote that the things you should invest in the things that separate you from the ground. Shoes, your mattress, and your mountain bike’s tires are all excellent examples of the wise old words. Finding the right tires for your riding ability and style will make for more pleasurable rides and minimize unnecessary wear and tear on your bike itself. Whether you’re a beginner biker or an experienced rider looking to take the hobby to the next level, the right set of bike tires is out there for you! Read on to see what to look for in a set of mountain bike tires and what’s currently the best on the market.

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Top Mountain Bike Handlebar Grips

Diagram of how ergon grips force the MTB riders elbows to point ouward to help downhill control
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Ergon GE1 Grips, Grey
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Best brand, quality grips
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RaceFace Half Nelson Locking Grip, Black
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Great slim grips
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ODI Vans Grip with Lock-On Clamps, Classic Gum/White
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Very comfortable
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Ergon GP3 Grips, Large
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Nice grips
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Lizard Skins Peaty Unisex Adult's Bicycle Handles, Tangerine, One Size
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Like seats, mountain bike handlebar grips are one of the first things riders change.  Manufacturers generally provide low-quality grips but they are cheap and easy to change. If you do long distance rides and suffer from numbness, we have some great options for you.

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Carbon Mountain Bike Wheels Buying Guide

best carbon wheels to buy

best carbon wheels to buy

We decided to review some of the best carbon fibre mountain bike wheels (rims) on the market.  Though they are generally used by pro mountain bike riders, you can pick up a bargain if you are building yourself a custom bike.

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