How to Handle Steep Climbs When Mountain Biking
Steep climbs can be very intimidating, but don't get off and walk. Here are some tips for handling even the steepest inclines. Choose the right tires for the trail and weather conditions. See "How to Buy a Bike Tire," under Related eHows. Also . [... more]
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How to Lube Brake and Derailleur Cables
Improve braking and shifting performance and increase the life span of your cables and housing by lubricating your bike's cables. Shift the chain onto your big cog in back and your big ring in front (make sure that your chain is long enough ... [... more]
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How to Avoid Chain Suck on Your Bike
Keep your drivetrain clean and lubed well (see Related eHow "Maintain a Clean and Efficient Bike Drivetrain"). Inspect your chain and chain rings often for wear and tear. Worn, old chains with stiff links can cause chain suck. So can bent or ... [... more]
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How to Practice Balancing on a Mountain Bike
Locate an extremely slight slope, point the nose of your bike downhill, and roll along as slowly as possible. Find a long painted line on a flat surface, and slowly trace the line with your tires. Practice a figure eight, rolling in a continually ... [... more]
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How to Choose The Right Helmet
There are about 85 million bicycle riders in the US alone. About 67,000 of those 85 million will sustain head injuries within the year. Unfortunately, two thirds will result in death from brain injury. Just think, these numbers could have been ... [... more]
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How to buy the right bike helmet.
Do not skimp on the helmet. A helmet is a necessary purchase and can protect the rider from a brain injury. Do not pick a helmet just because it is the cheapest. However, just because a helmet is high priced does not mean it is the best bike ... [... more]
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How to Mountain Bike at Night
This sport is not as crazy as it sounds. In fact, nighttime mountain biking is quite popular along many urban greenbelts, especially in very hot climates. If it's 105 degrees outside, riding at night may be your best option. As an added bonus, a ... [... more]
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How to Observe the Rules of the Trail when Mountain Biking
There are six simple rules developed by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) that are recognized around the world as proper etiquette for offroad trail riding and mountain biking. Following and observing these rules will ensure ... [... more]
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How to Protect Your Bike's Chain Stay
Anyone who rides a modern multispeed bike has probably heard the chatter and slap of the chain hitting the bike frame when riding over bumps. Not only is this an annoying distraction, over time it can damage your bike's frame. Here's a simple, ... [... more]
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How to Choose the Right Bicycle Tour
Bicycling is a great way to see an area and exercise at the same time. Tours vary greatly, from many uphill miles to a few flat ones, from high-end hotels to camping out, from guided to self-guided tours. The more you know before you decide, the ... [... more]
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How to Ace Fixing a Bike Flat; a 'Pro' lesson
Waiting by the side of the road for rescue is no longer your fate, as you tackle flat repairs with confidence. This detailed lesson takes longer to read than the actual repair will if you practice. You can do it! STOP BIKE SAFELY AND FIND A PLACE ... [... more]
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