I’m sure you have seen the news, but if you haven’t our friend Marc Sutton was accidentally killed last weekend by a hunter, while riding his bike in Morzine, France. I can’t believe I just wrote that. It is still fresh and it has rocked our little community. Our community is based in and around Morzine, France. In the winter it is a huge ski […]
Sometimes riding when it is wet and muddy is great fun. In some countries, you would never go out on your bike if you waited for good weather. However, putting your bike away dirty isn’t a great idea, Why you need to clean your bike Mud, grit and anything else that your bike picks up during a ride can limit the lifespan of its components. […]
I have been getting exited about this one. If you don’t know, Insta360 are a company that make 360 degree action cameras. They were founded in 2014 and became the world leader in 360 degree cameras and have been making pretty amazing products ever since. Why 360 Degrees? 360 degree cameras attracted my attention with footage that has been posted on social media. At first, […]
As the nights are drawing in and the weather is getting colder, you may not be too motivated to get your bike out. However, you will want to make sure your fitness is up to scratch when you finally get out on your bike. This is where a turbo trainer comes in very useful. What is a Turbo Trainer and why use one? A turbo […]
You may find that your gear changing isn’t as smooth as it used to be, or you are dropping your chain regularly. Alternatively, you may just fancy improving your bike with faster gear changes. If any of these are true, you may want to upgrade your mountain bike gear shifters. This is a worthwhile investment and new and improved mountain bike gear shifters won’t leave […]
Your mountain bike derailleur is what makes changing gear possible. It is a pretty clever component when you think about it. This small piece of plastic and metal allows us to ride up hills, while being durable enough to withstand the harsh situations we put them in. You may want to upgrade your mountain bike derailleur. Doing this will help you climb better and a […]
When you are considering upgrading your bike, you may want to consider changing your mountain bike crankset. Better quality cranksets will be advantageous and improve your riding experience. An upgraded mountain bike crankset will make your pedaling more efficient, help you go faster and make gear changing smoother. When upgrading, you may be able to choose a mountain bike crankset that will fit you better […]
Mountain bike chain lube keeps your drive train running smoothly and quietly. It will also move with less resistance, which will mean your pedaling is more efficient. The lube stops dirt and grit building up on your chain, which would speed up the wear of the chain and gears. It is really important to keep your chain lubricated, to help keep your bike in full […]
Mountain bike chains transfer your energy to the back wheel, pushing you forward. You may think that they are all the same, but this is not the case. Mountain bike chains differ in quality, which has an effect on how your power is delivered. The best mountain bike chains make your ride smoother and ultimately more fun. Mountain bike chains of higher quality last longer, […]
Wheels are just round things your bike sits on right? Yes, but there is a lot more to them than you think. You may be looking at making upgrades, or you may have a damaged one that needs replacing. Choosing a wheel set can be complicated, therefore, here is everything you need to know about mountain bike wheels. Wheel Size Currently there are threen main […]