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Rider’s Knowledge

Welcome to the Rider’s Knowledge category at MTB-Threads, your ultimate source of information and tips that every mountain biker should know. I believe that knowledge is power, and in this comprehensive category, I provide valuable insights, educational content, and practical advice to enhance your understanding and skills as a mountain biker.

Check out my informative blogs that cover a wide range of topics essential for every mountain biker. From fundamental riding techniques and trail etiquette to bike maintenance, safety tips, and trail navigation, I cover it all. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced rider seeking to refine your skills, our Rider’s Knowledge category is your go-to resource.

Explore my articles, tutorials, and guides that offer step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and real-life experiences. I also cover topics such as bike setup, suspension tuning, and gear selection to help you optimize your equipment for a better riding experience.

Let MTB-Threads be your trusted guide as you expand your rider’s knowledge. Explore my Rider’s Knowledge category regularly for new articles and updates, and elevate your mountain biking skills and understanding to new heights.

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Mountain Bike Tips Beginners Should Know: 10 things I wish I had been told

31/10/201830/11/2018 Tom Fortune 0 Comments

I remember being new to mountain biking and learning something new every time I went out on my bike. There

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winter bike tyres
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Winter Bike Tyres: How to buy the right ones for your ride

30/10/201829/07/2019 Tom Fortune 0 Comments

When the weather changes to something a further from dry and dusty, the riding experience changes somewhat. Winter means riding

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Marc Sutton
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Marc Sutton: Taken too soon

17/10/201827/06/2023 Tom Fortune 2 Comments

I’m sure you have seen the news, but if you haven’t our friend Marc Sutton was accidentally killed last weekend

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Mountain Bike Gear Shifters: Maybe it is time to upgrade

09/10/201804/01/2019 Tom Fortune 0 Comments

You may find that your gear changing isn’t as smooth as it used to be, or you are dropping your

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mountain bike derailleur
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Mountain Bike Derailleur: Everything you need to know

08/10/201804/01/2019 Tom Fortune 0 Comments

Your mountain bike derailleur is what makes changing gear possible. It is a pretty clever component when you think about

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mountain bike crankset
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Mountain Bike Crankset: Everything you need to know

04/10/201822/12/2018 Tom Fortune 2 Comments

When you are considering upgrading your bike, you may want to consider changing your mountain bike crankset. Better quality cranksets

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Mountain Bike Chains: Everything you need to know

02/10/201804/01/2019 Tom Fortune 3 Comments

You may think that mountain bike chains are all the same, but this is not the case. Mountain bike chains

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mountain bike brake pads
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Mountain Bike Brakes: Get more stopping power

02/10/201822/12/2018 Tom Fortune 0 Comments

It is great fun going fast on your mountain bike, but stopping and slowing down is actually a good idea.

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Mountain Bike Dropper Seatpost: You will never go back

01/10/201830/05/2023 Tom Fortune 6 Comments

Fitting your bike with a mountain bike dropper seatpost, will improve your riding experience more than you could expect. After

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Hardtail vs Full Suspension Mountain bikes: How to Choose

01/10/201810/01/2021 Tom Fortune 4 Comments

Hardtail vs Full Suspension Mountain Bikes There are a few things to weigh up when choosing a new bike. One

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