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When you get a new bike for Christmas or any other gift, you might jump on it with great enthusiasm, only to discover quickly that it is uncomfortable.  This really applies to things like cheap mountain bikes and the like from stores which don’t specialise in bikes.  That’s because generally at a ‘proper’ bike shop [...]

So you are on the look out for a mountain bike.  The problem is that there are so many different sorts around that you could be forgiven for getting really confused with the options. First up, if you are looking for a happy nip around, then go for a supermarket special.  Don’t skimp too much [...]

I’ve not come across a 29er before, so this guest post has been a useful introduction for me.  I hope that you will feel the same. I don’t know if you’ve seen them because they often pass traditional mountain bikes in a blur.  They’re called 29ers, or 29er mountain bikes, and they are fast-growing in [...]

In the beginning there were caliper and side pull brakes. Then someone got the idea back in the ’80′s, from what I recall, to make a bike look cool and similar to a motor bike, so they put a disc brake on the front and back. It was just a gadget, a gizmo, something to [...]

In this post I’m going to look at where you can find some great deals on cheap men’s mountain bikes, what to look for on the bike, but being careful of what where it could all to wrong. Why buy cheap men’s mountain bikes Not everyone wants the best downhill bike, or has the money [...]

If you are looking for what mountain bike to buy take a step back and consider what you need, what you’ll use it for, your budget, and the kit you’ll need to go with it.  The following post looks at each of these in turn and considers the alternatives. A short bit of history Mountain [...]

In this post: how hot water is the best thing for cleaning oil off your bike and chain, saving money (wiggle voucher code at the bottom of this post), and other top tips of how to clean your bike ready for the new season. When I picked up mymountain bike for the first time last [...]

In the following post we consider the importance of 1 day bike insurance Finally I got my mountain bike out from its bike tent in the backyard, expecting to have to do more than give it just a little spruce up. I was pleased – all it needed was an extra clean through and some [...]

So I’ve just spent the last hour research cheap mountain bikes. I need to be upfront here and admit that I have what can only be classed as a cheap mountain bike, and it’s true that it doesn’t wear well. And I can also affirm that the suspension is noisy and uses a spring, not [...]

Not everyone wants mountain bike shoes with cleats – that is, the little clip that locks onto small pedals on your cranks. Whilst most people would want cleats if they can get them for road shoes, such as the rather good Diadora cycling shoes, there are particular reasons why you may or may not want [...]

In recent years anyone in search of the ultimate mountain biking holiday would immediately look to Canada’s infamous Whistler resort. Often regarded as the best place to ride a bike off-road, it takes some beating. But for the more adventurous spirits searching for solitude within a far less trodden part of the planet, nothing can [...]

If you are planning on going on the trails this summer, along with the helmet, pads and waterproof mountain bike gloves you are going to need one of those often over-looked pieces of kit. No, not the puncture repair kit. It’s mountain bike holiday insurance. Mountain bike cover comes in two distinct ‘flavours’: personal insurance, [...]

This article has been written by someone who asked if they could post on this blog.  I have pretty much an open door policy for receiving well written articles which you can include two links to your own website.  Contact me to find out more and suggest what you would like to write about. So [...]

A quick guest post to introduce tomorrow’s much lengthier prose!  If you would like to submit a guest post, then email me through the contact page.  Guest posts can be about anything regards running and cycling.  You may include two in context links to your website, plus create a third link in general about your [...]

From the looks of the weather reports in the UK, I think that it’s going to be snowing pretty soon.  And mountain or road bike cycling in the snow is treacherous.  My wife last year really hated the snow and ice, since she was skidding all over the place, and that was in a car.  Yes [...]

Mountain bikes love mud.  And as we move into the colder and wetter part of the year we can be sure that there will be more and more of the stuff. It’s time to get the mountain bike mud guards out of the plastic bike shed and do something creative. I personally don’t like the [...]

Morzine Mountain biking, is it for you? Read on for a description of one of the best vacation spots on earth for biking. Whether you are going off with mates to celebrate your birthday, or just fancy the adventure, the cross country thrill you get out of cycling or serious down-hilling is one of the [...]

The arguments continue concerning the use of helmets for cyclists, but in my opinion anyone choosing to not wear mountain bike helmets is just asking for trouble.  Lets have a look briefly at the arguments before I reiterate the choices of helmet. According to cyclingweekly (published 26th August, 2010) Headway brain injury association, which influenced [...]

Fancy trying something a little different as your destination for mountain biking, Croatia might just be your destination.  It’s full of more than just a few nuggets of worth that will keep you happy whether you are a hardened mountain biker, or looking for something gentler.  With a  range of islands, beautiful national parks, and [...]

Mountain bike bicycle insurance is important, from holidaying to general day to day pottering around.  Personal mountain bike insurance will cover you if you hit someone when you are out and about and people make a claim against you, as well as covering you for your injuries.  In this article I will explore the ever [...]