Posts Tagged ‘mountain bike buyers guide’

  • Death to the Mountain Bike Quick Release – The Birth of Widespread Thru Axles
    There is change on the horizon and it is going to be a great advancement for mountain bikers across the world. The death of the mountain bike quick release is coming…and quickly. With lighter, cross country oriented forks getting spec’ed with 15mm and 20mm thru axles, mountain bikers of all orientations are starting to see what used to be a DH/FR exclusive....
    by 198 at August 3rd, 2009 at 09:08 am
  • MTB Buyers Guide – Mountain Bike Saddles
    Picking the correct saddle for your mountain bike can be one of the most important decisions you make. A mountain bike saddle is one of the essential 3 contact points between you and the mountain bike. The wrong saddle choice can equal ruined rides out on your favorite singletrack. Unfortunately, many riders make due with the saddle that was included with the initial...
    by 198 at January 19th, 2009 at 05:01 am
  • MTB Buyer Guide – The Importance Of A Test Ride
    So you are ready to buy your first, second or upgrade mountain bike. You have read all of the industry rags, listened to all of your friends and maybe even read this site in your journey to find your next perfect mountain bike to carry you through singletrack bliss. Once you find your perfect ride, you find a local dealer that carries it…walk in the front door and...
    by 198 at January 12th, 2009 at 04:01 am
  • MTB Buyers Guide – Mountain Bike Suspension Forks
    9 times out of 10, the first component a rider looks to upgrade or replace is the suspension fork…and why not? Suspension forks get some of the most press, biggest advancements in technology and seem to change on a daily basis. I remember my first suspension fork and the gigantic difference it made on my ride. Of course…my first mountain bike suspension fork...
    by 198 at December 29th, 2008 at 09:12 am
  • Mountain Bike Component Buyers Guide
    MTB by 198 is starting a new mountain bike component buyers guide. Every Monday, you are going to see tips and tricks on what to look for in mountain bike components. When I scour the web, I see a lot of information on mountain bike buyers guide, but very little on actual components. If you look at any forum site, the most common questions are normally something like this… Which...
    by 198 at December 22nd, 2008 at 07:12 am
  • Ellsworth AM Wheels – The $1,000 Wheels Reviewed
    Picture by regularJoe Wheels are a very special part of the bike. The single handily control how your bike feels on the trail and how your power is transferred to the ground. After my review of the Ellsworth Evolve and my recorded interview with Tony Ellsworth, Ellsworth sent me a set of their new $990.00 all mountain wheels to review. At $990.00, these wheels are in...
    by 198 at October 15th, 2008 at 02:10 am