Mountain Biking 101: Basic Riding Techniques & Tips for Buying Your First MTB

Mountain Biking 101: Basic Riding Techniques & Tips for Buying Your First MTB

By Amanda Wilks Image source Mountain bikes are versatile as they can be ridden on all kinds of terrain. They provide a fun way to exercise while connecting with nature. However, if it’s your first time going mountain biking, it can be a little daunting choosing the right bike. The text below highlights some important…

Dean’s 2017 Master Track Worlds Report – 3k Team Pursuit

Dean’s 2017 Masters Track Worlds Report – Part 2  –  3k Team Pursuit I’ve looked forward to this event all year after falling short the past two world championships. It’s my favorite event on the track – which you’ll hear from most track racers – and my teammates Matt Gates, Jeromy Cottell, and Andy Lull…

Why Your Mountain Bike Crank Length is Likely Too Long
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Why Your Mountain Bike Crank Length is Likely Too Long

With few exceptions, most XC and Trail oriented mountain bikes shipped today come with 175mm cranks. While some brands spec 170mm cranks, it is often only on their smallest sizes. However, the evidence leans towards mountain bike crank lengths being too long in general. Why are current lengths not optimal for many riders and why…

Looking to Develop Proper Riding Posture on the Bike?
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Looking to Develop Proper Riding Posture on the Bike?

Our bike fittings are technique intense and there is too much riding posture and technique information to absorb all at once. Your take-home materials from your fitting include postural video and comments to help you reflect and practice later. These materials just scratch the surface of an extensive topic though. Many back, knee, neck, shoulder…