Category Gear Talk

Just getting into mountain biking? With so many great options on the market, choosing the right bike can feel overwhelming. My advice: rent a few models you’re interested in first to see what feels most comfortable and fits your riding…

How do I Choose the Right Dropper Seatpost for my Mountain Bike? Additional factors to consider: Feeling stuck climbing or descending with your seat in the way? A dropper post is your secret weapon, but all those options can be…

Sweat dripping, smiles wide, we stopped to chat with a group of first-timers. One rider, just as clueless about bikes as I was when I started, pointed to our rides and asked: Why Don’t Your Mountain Bikes Have Kickstands? Mountain…

We walked into a bike shop, and my friend’s daughter’s eyes were wide with excitement as she spotted a brand-new mountain bike. But something seemed off – it was missing pedals! Unlike a car where a steering wheel is a non-negotiable,…

I remember the white-knuckled descent on my first mountain bike ride. My sneakers betrayed me, slipping off the pedals and leaving a bloody gash on my shin. Limping into the bike shop, a fresh gash throbbing on my shin from…

The scorching sun hung heavy in the sky, baking the earth. My friend, a notorious trailblazer, urged me to tackle a new route. “No sweat,” he said, “it’ll be a breeze.” Trusting his word, I packed light, just me and…