With a byline, “you don’t know shat about the web,” you could likely begin to extrapolate some theories about who I am.  I figure I will advance your knowledge with a bit of past, present, and future information regarding myself, Justin Shattuck. You may or may not have noticed my name floating around this here, MTBTRAILREVIEW.COM website.  If you haven’t,...

First, we want to say “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” to all of our visitors.  Your traffic and feedback is what continues to give MTBTrailReview.com the momentum to grow beyond our expectations.  March 18, 2009 will be the one-year anniversary for the site and since it went online in 2008 we have delivered some serious reviews and contests to our viewers. Initially,...

Conquering a steep hill on your mountain bike can be extremely dangerous if you do not know what you are doing.  If you come across a hill that appears to have a larger incline than 45-percent, you will need to use special riding positions to stay upright.  This article serves to give you a few tips for making it down safely, learning from my bruises and damaged skin. Riding...

If you know how to ride a bicycle, then you can join in on the exciting experience of mountain biking:  conquering steep hills, jumping cliffs and scratching up your skin.  Mountain biking is a little more risky than regular bike riding.  Before you decided to hit the trails, you should have some basic mountain bike riding skills mastered. You can practice your basic...

Image by rky mtb srfr Article by Justin Shattuck The darker side of mountain biking: injuries. An often discouraging topic associated with any extreme sport is injuries.  However, they do not have to be discouraging but little lessons that we can use to better ourselves and educate others wanting to conquer the mountains as well.  No better way to learn than make a...

While mountain biking in frosty temperatures can be exhilarating, it can also be dangerous for someone who does not take the proper precautions.  Regardless if you are going out for a casual or extreme ride, the rush is there, and it can often overpower your safety, health and well-being. Studies have shown that biking in semi-cool weather (40 to 45 degrees F) is actually...