Archive for the 'Mountain Biking' Category
The key to down hilling is relaxing your upper body.
The steeper and rockier the hill is, the more tightlythe rider tends to put a death grip on the handle bars.
Most riders tend to slow down as they approachobstacles such as rocks, then apply both brakes.
If you don’t apply your brakes, the […]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Mountain Biking | No Comments
A mountain bike is the one thing you need before yougo mountain biking.
A mountain bike contains manyparts, which will be covered below:1.
Bottom bracket - This attaches the crankset to the body of a bike.
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Brake cable - This is the cable that connects thebrake lever to the brake mechanism.
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February 25th, 2008 | Posted in Mountain Biking | No Comments
In mountain biking and even BMX riding, the bunny hopis a bike trick that involved the rider lifting thebike up and over an obstacle while remaining in motion on the bike.
Experienced bikers can lift their bikes in excess of a meter or one and a halffeet.
The world record for the bunny […]
February 16th, 2008 | Posted in Mountain Biking | No Comments
When you decide to go mountain biking on a long daysride, there are several things that you should takewith you.
Below, you’ll find the essentials that you should have with you.
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Back pack - a camelback or mule is a good idea here.
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Waterproof - the type that packs down very small […]
February 11th, 2008 | Posted in Mountain Biking | No Comments
The designs for mountain bikes can be classified inthree categories based on suspension:1.
Hardtail - A frame with no rear suspension, often containing a front suspension fork.
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Fully rigid - This is a sub type of hardtail, with a rigid fork.
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Dual or full suspension - These bikes offer afront suspension fork […]
February 5th, 2008 | Posted in Mountain Biking | No Comments
Mountain biking in cold weather has always been achallenge.
The problem is that you’ll start out cold then warm up and break a sweat, making yourselfwet.
Then, when you travel downhill, the combinationof wet skin and windchill will be quite chilling.
Below, you’ll find a list of the cold weather clothingthat will […]
January 27th, 2008 | Posted in Mountain Biking | No Comments
Mountain biking is a great way to explore the outdoors, stay in shape, or just have fun.
Racing down the sideof a mountain is a lot of fun indeed, although it canalso be quite dangerous.
Even though it’s dangerous, if you ride with caution, it can be enjoyed by the entire family.
Styles of mountain […]
January 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Mountain Biking | No Comments
It can be a bit frustrating as well as time consumingwhen you buy a mountain bike.
Below, you’ll find some tips and things to be aware of before you laydown the cash and buy a mountain bike.
Determining your priceThere is really no limit as to how much money you canspend on a new mountain […]
January 20th, 2008 | Posted in Mountain Biking | No Comments
There are numerous ways that you can improve yourmountain bike safety.
Many riders will tell you that wearing a helmet is the most important step tostaying safe.
The second most important step is that you should always ride in control of your mountain bike.
By riding in control you’ll not only prevent crashes,but keep […]
January 16th, 2008 | Posted in Mountain Biking | No Comments
There is a lot of history and information out therein regards to the history and origins of mountainbiking, with some being recognized and some that depends on who has the best firm of public relations.
Some say that mountain biking began with the BuffaloSoldiers, which was a turn of the century infantrywho customized bikes to carry […]
January 12th, 2008 | Posted in Mountain Biking | No Comments