Mountain bike (MTB) can mean almost any kind of off-road bicycle. Wide knobby tires, flat handlebars, maybe shocks, probably a sturdy frame...
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What happened to 69ers?
For a year or two, I remember there being a pretty big buzz around 29" front wheel, 26" rear wheel mountain bikes. They seem to have fallen off the face of the earth. What happened?
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Tips on buying a beginner mountain bike
I hope this question isn't too subjective or open-ended, but I would like to know what I should look out for when buying a beginner mountain bike.
My aim is to ride off-road and downhill tracks, but ...
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What should I expect from a GPS logging device?
During the last years I do a lot of mountain biking tours. To record this tours I currently use my Android phone and a GPS tracker application. I'm happy with it, but the problem is, the battery life ...
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Looking for a 29x2.25 tire for my first sprint tri-athlon
I have entered a sprint triathlon on a whim and have a 29er mountain bike. Is there a road suitable tire for a 29x2.25 wheel out there? Looking for something that will give me good roll and as little ...
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Can I run a wheel with a 130mm hub on a mountain bike with 135mm spacing?
I'd like to build a wheelset that would work on my cross bike or my 29er, assuming I had disc brakes on the 29er and rim brakes on the cross bike, is there any way I could use a 130mm hub (that fits ...
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Would like to custom-build a bike but I'm not sure on what parts to buy
Currently I have a 2011 Trek 3700 (no disc brakes) and just this year have gotten into riding mountain bike trails and would like to have a bike better suited for doing that.
I'd like to keep the ...
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Remote rising seat posts and heavier rider
I am looking at remote adjustable seat posts that I can adjust the height of using a lever on my handle bar. They have a high price tag.
Examples are
Rock Shox Reverb Seat Post
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Crank Brothers ...
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Suggestion on buying a single speed 29er mountain bike
I'm interested in buying a single speed mountain bike for about $400-600. Can anyone recommend me one?
I tried buying this http://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes/mtb/2012-monocog-29er but it is all ...
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Chain skipping on MTB
I've had my Trek 3900 for about a year now, and I replaced the chain about 3 months ago, but otherwise it's running with the same parts it came with (not counting tubes and tires).
I had to replace ...
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What types of mountain bike handle bar grips are available and how to they affect comfort and handling?
This question has been floating around in my head for a while, mainly because I don't know anything about grips (edit to resolve confusion:covers for the part of the handlebar you hold on to).
Are ...
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How to deal with long pre-bled brake line?
I bought and installed a set of pre-bled hydraulic brakes onto my bike to replace the mechanical discs that came with it. My future plan is to buy a new bike, transfer the brakes to my wife's bike and ...
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How many headset spacers might I need?
I am building a bike. The headset is in the head tube, and the next thing is to fit the stem and handlebar to the steerer. At this point, it seems I need some headset spacers in between the headset ...
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How do I fold a bicycle tire?
I have Race King (continental) 2.2 MTB 28" tires that I need to store until it's winter and snows again. They are foldable, and I planned to store them in their original boxes, but how do I properly ...
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What are some other places to buy MTB frames online?
I am looking for sites that sell bike frames online. i find many sites list all things (forks) but stop short with frames.
The best places I have found are:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/
and
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What's the smallest travel case for a full suspension 26er?
I want to travel with my full suspension 26er MTB. It seems like I should be able to pack it pretty small since the largest part of a road bike is usually the frame itself.
If I can unbolt the frame ...
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How much faster can i go after moving from 2x10 to a 3x10 gear setup?
My 26" mountain bike currently has a 2x10 gear setup with SRAM components: a SRAM S-1250 crank with 38/24 chainrings, and a SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t cassette. I feel that when riding on ...
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Front brake lever will not stay tightened
I have a 2011 Trek Cobia with Hornet brakes. About an hour and a half into my trek through the woods this morning I noticed that (once again) my left brake lever was hitting my knuckle when I fully ...
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Puncture resistant tires
The the default tires from my scott aspect 30 (Schwalbe Black Jack, 26 x 2.1, 50TPI) are peaty worn by know and i need to buy new ones.
My main complain is the punctures made by vegetation every day ...
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Can I damage a tubeless rim using a wire bead tire on it?
This question is very similar to Can I use a standard tyre on a tubeless rim? but while the answers there set out that it's possible I'd like to understand the risks of doing it.
I recently saw a ...
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On what basis are bikes categorised?
I am sick of hearing guys, categorising their MTB as per the money they put on to it. Is it really that much, or their is something more like stronger, more aerodynamically built. So far, I have found ...
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Is it possible to perform tricks with 100% safety during commuting?
When commuting in the city, i encounter many transitions between road and sidewalk. It's easy to jump from the sidewalk down to the road (~20 cm vertical) if you have enough speed, but to get back ...
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Did I buy the wrong mountain bike?
I recently bought a 2012 Epic comp 29" and am super excited to start hitting the trails, back country, camping, etc., but I'm starting to think I should have bought a bike with more mm of travel. ...
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Suggestions for budget mountain bike with opportunities for upgrade
I live in Bulgaria and I am looking for suggestions for budget mountain bike with opportunities for upgrade, budget 400-500$ . I am planning to travel from home to work (dayly) and to take part in ...
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Bottom bracket is ticking
Recently my 2008 Devinci mountain bike sounds like it's ticking when I push down on my left pedal on a usual rotation.
When I turn the bike over and go through rotations, I can't get it to tick.
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Are Allen key or Security Key skewers appropriate for bikes with rear facing horizontal dropouts
I have a surly karate monkey set up as a single speed. The frame has rear facing horizontal dropouts (track style).
I don't like quick releases due to potential theft when locking up my bike.
Are ...
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Full suspension or hardtail for offroad in South Wales
I mountain bike in the hills of South Wales. I am due a new bike and have been riding a 17kg full sus for a few years now. I mostly ride 15-20 miles every week (hopefully more when the summer arrives) ...
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How much smaller frame is ok?
I'm looking to buy my first MTB and I had an online calculator tell me to get a 17.5". My measurements are height: 177cm and leg 76cm.
Thing is, I found a bike that I REALLY want, but it's the last ...
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Does “Carbon & Aluminium” really mean cheap plastic coated aluminium?
I'm looking to replace the suspension fork on my MTB (which has blown a seal) with a rigid fork now that I'm exclusively commuting in the city. During my research I came across the
MOSSO 26" MTB ...
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How to convert 17“ bike to 18” without changing frame
I bought Author Basic (2012) with 17" frame.
But I have some back aches after 2 or more hours of cycling (just cycling or with little jumpings) and sometimes I feel little unsure while riding ...
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Building my own full suspension MTB: How to I select a frame?
I've recently gotten back into mountain biking. I took my 5 year old Iron Horse full suspension out to the mountain with some friends that had recently purchased new bikes. I haven't ridden for a ...
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XC (mountain bike) tire for dry hardpack and loose conditions
I am just looking for a a new set of tires for my front suspension mountain bike (has a newer nicer fork on it now).
I mostly ride in the Gatineau Park in Eastern Ontario. The conditions are ...
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Bunny Hop, Stoppie or Wheelie? Which one to attempt first on MTB?
I am 21 years old. I'm overweight for my age..171 ibs. I have started cycling few months back and I'm lovin' it. I have a Merida mtb(mainly used on the road)
I was thinking about practicing some ...
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Where can I get a new steer tube or 1 1/8" 6061 Aluminum Rod Stock?
I have an Anti-Gravity fork that features a removable steer tube, but it is a threaded fork. Where can I buy a threadless steer tube to clamp into it to convert it? All I can find are threaded steer ...
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Do 29 inch wheels make a difference? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
29" wheels - what advantage do they provide over smaller wheels?
Do 29 inch wheels make a difference off road? They certainly cost more.
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Mountain bike in USD 1,000-1200 range
I am looking bikes like the Specialized Rock Hopper 29er equipped with lots of gears for versatility and the ability to stand up to trail riding in places where tree roots loom large. What sort of ...
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Which MTB Inner Tubes
I have tried a few brands of inner tubes for off road riding, mainly slime and dr. sludge but recently I have suffered more punctures than I'd care for despite the 'green goo'.
My question is what ...
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Should I upgrade forks for a 50km race?
I've entered into a 50km xc race in 3 months time. I'm new to mtb and riding a 2010 Hardrock Disc that I originally bought for commuting. So far I haven't done any upgrades save getting a set of SPDs. ...
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Singlespeed Hub - Rear Axle Swap
I have two sets of wheels, both laced to surly singlespeed hubs (the older "new" hubs, not the "ultra new" hubs which seem to make this process much easier).
Anyway the wheelset I like better has a ...
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How can I unbend, straighten or flatten a bent rotor?
Some possibilities, which I haven't tried:
try to bend it back into shape with my hands while still mounted
take off the rotor, sandwich it between a couple of wooden blocks, put some weight on it ...
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Is my interval training routine effective for mountain bike training?
During these winter months I am currently attending the gym 3 times a week. On each of the days I start my training on an exercise bike with the following:
5 minute warm up
30 minutes, 1 minute ...
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is it worth to change slx 2011 rear derailleur for xtr 2009?
I bought a bicycle last summer a Specialized camber comp and it mounts Shimano SLX as rear derailleur. My intention is to change it for a xtr derailleur (from 2009) which is mounted in a bicycle I ...
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Are all skewers compatible with all bikes?
I'm switching from a 1999 Rock Hopper mountain bike to a new Jamis Aurora road bike. I want to move my cheapy security skewers over to the new bike, but they look a bit different from the skewers the ...
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Upgrade the rear shock on my bike?
I currently have a 2006 Cannondale Prophet 1000, that I use for trail riding. I would like to upgrade the Manitou Swinger rear shock I have. How do I know which shocks will work with my bike? Is there ...
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Will changing suspension fork travel change geometry of bike?
Assuming that the sag of the new 120mm fork will be set to the same as the old 100mm fork and headset spacers will remain constant, will the geometry of my bike change moving from a 100mm travel fork ...
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How do I know which derailleur I need?
The derailleur on my sons mountain bike is mangled, how do I know what to replace it with?
I understand they aren't one size fits all.
There are 6 sprockets on the rear cassette and 3 on the front.
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Is an Acera cassette compatible with an 8-speed Deore rear derailleur?
Is this Shimano Acera 8-speed cassette and chain compatible with a Shimano Deore 8-speed rear derailleur on my mountain bike?
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How to replace broken chainring that is missing a tooth
I was going to ask if I need to replace it but I'm certain the responsible answer is yes (comments welcome). How do I find and replace the outer chainring?
Specifically find the right model or ...
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How to choose a set of tyres
I have been riding my hard tail on the road for the last 3 years on some knobbly 26 x 2.1 tyres. After just starting a new job and with the need to commute further I am considering purchasing some ...
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What options do I have when replacing my fork's elastomers?
I'm rebuilding an AntiGravity Fork and converting it to threadless for my 'Blast From the Past' bike (GT Bravado frame, U-Brake, Bullseye hubs and cranks, 21 speed). I really like these forks and I'd ...
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Cube Analog Disc vs. Cube Aim Disc
I am willing to buy a new bike and I'm stuck between Cube Analog Disc and Cube Aim Disc. What should I go for? What are the advantages of one over another?
I will use this bike on all kind of ...
