Mountain
3 Most Affordable and Reliable Mountain Bikes for Beginners
3 Most Affordable Mountain Bikes
Jumping into the purchase of a mountain bike is an investment. Not only does it require a lump sum of cash to enter the hobby at...
Company: Diamondback
Type: Blog entry
GOTW: Re-Prioritizing the Bell.
Spurcycle makes only a couple very select items. Namely, a bell, a key clip and a couple of condiment themed water bottles that seem a little out of place. The bell is what put these guys on the... Company: Spurcycle
Type: Review
BOTW: Surly Pugsley 2 CHAINZ Edition
Surly Pugsley with Chains
In honor of the winter season descending upon us, the "Bike of the Week" is a chained out Surly Pugsley. These 2 Chainz will...
Company: Surly
Type: Blog entry
Bro Santa
Santa is the obvious pick for Bro of the Week. Santa delivered gifts to upwards of 7 Billion people last Thrusday night but still managed to squeeze in a quaint snowy ride through the...
Type: Blog entry
Bike Travel Cases: A Top Ten List
When on the road, whether it’s for a competition or for transportation of your bike for personal recreation in a new place, you are going to need a case. Bike travel cases come in all sorts of...
Type: Blog entry
Five Ten Kestrel Mountain Bike Shoe Review
Five Ten Kestrel MTB Shoe
The new 5.10 Kestrel is designed to transfer power to the pedals as efficiently as possible using a low-profile design and snug Boa...
Company: Five Ten
Type: Review
Setting Up Clipless Pedals on a Mountain Bike
Mountain bike cleats are typically fixed to your shoe using a 2-bolt system. Experimenting with the position of the cleat on your shoe will help you find the best fit for your style of pedalling...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Overview of Bicycle Pump Heads and Tube Valves
Bike maintenance is something we take seriously here at Art's Cyclery. We want to make sure your bike functions perfectly every time you go out for a ride. Whether you're riding mountain or road,...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Fix a Damaged MTB Chain
Breaking a chain is everyone's worst nightmare but in reality it only slows you down if you don't have the tools and know-how to repair it. This informational video shows you how to repair a...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How To Service A RockShox Reverb Dropper Seat Post
Tools for the job
2.5 weight suspension fluid
Torx keys
Reverb bleed syringes
Paper cloth
Degreaser
It’s important to note that Reverb dropper posts require a...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How-to: Chain Catcher Installation
A chain catcher is a cheap and easy way to eliminate a dropped chain, which has the potential to damage a frame.
Chain Catchers
All are easy to install,...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Review of Shimano XTR 9000 Disc Brakes
Shimano XTR 9000 Disc Brake - Race
XTR Lever
With race-tuned power and an overall lighter weight, the Shimano XTR M9000 Race Hydraulic Disc Brake uses a...
Type: Review
Setting Up 2 Finger Brake and Shift Levers on a Mountain Bike
A lot of time brake levers are fitted in a wrong position. To correctly determine the position, place your hands outright as if you were riding the bike. The correct amount of fingers should fall...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Use Threadlocker to Secure Bolts on Bicycle
Use on seldom checked bolts
There are certain parts on a bicycle that experience very high torque when riding, places like your chainring and brakes have a...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Installing and Fitting A Bike Saddle
A saddle in the wrong position can put excess stress on your legs and your hips. Ideally the saddle will be set up so it is level with the ground.
Saddle Position...
Type: Repair Tutorial
Knog Boomer Bike Lights Overview
Knog Boomer Light Set
The Knog Boomer Front and Rear...
Company: Knog
Type: Review
Overview of Wearable Hiplok DC Bike Lock
Hiplok DC
Introducing the Hiplok DC. This is Hiplok’s first combined cable and D lock set. Get the best of both worlds and secure all of your bike when it comes...
Company: Hiplok
Type: Review
Review of Park Tool Cyclone Chain Cleaner
Park Tool's Cyclone Chain Scrubber:
It is basically a box that you fill with degreaser, open it up put it over the chain, and there are a few brushes on the inside that clean your...
Type: Review
Properly Install Race Number Plate on Handlebars
There are holes in the top left and right corners of the number plate, as well as the bottom. You will need about 3 ties, same as you would find on a garbage bag, about 6-8 inches.
...
Type: Repair Tutorial
How to Fix Disc Brake Rub on a Mountain Bike
This is one of the easiest fixes out there. Whether you are out riding or back at home working on your whip it's a quick 3 minute fix that will leave you riding waaaaay better.
Let's face...
Type: Repair Tutorial