Q: I just sold my bike on eBay and need to know how to ship it. A: Shipping a bike can be a pain, which is why many people choose to have their LBS ship it for them. However, having your LBS ship your bike for you can be a bigger problem and hassle than [...]
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March 17th, 2010
Adjusting a Rear Derailleur
Q: How do you adjust a rear derailleur to shift smoothly? A: You can set-up and adjust a rear derailleur on a mountain bike in five easy steps. Step #1: Begin with the B screw adjustment. Shift into the largest rear cog (innermost) and adjust so the guide pulley on the derailleur is just clearing [...]
March 3rd, 2010
Velocity Blunt Tubeless Conversion
Q: How can I convert my Velocity Blunt 29er wheels to tubeless? A: Velocity Blunt 29er rims are an underrated rim, with a nice width at 28 mm, providing a nice “ballooning” tire for a plush ride. However, many people have had some trouble converting these rims to tubeless. Luckily, there is an easy solution [...]
March 1st, 2010
Better Mountain Bike Rider Part III – Troubleshooting
In part III of this three-part series, we will discuss some common pitfalls rider have and how to overcome them. Following is five common issues, and what to do about them. 1) Problem: You feel like you are going to die on a climb. Solution: Tweak your form. Lighten your grip on the bars. Open [...]
March 1st, 2010
Better Mountain Bike Rider Part II – Railing Corners
Q: How can I become a better mountain bike rider and carve up the turns? A: To rail any corner, there are essentially four steps involved in the turn. They are: 1) Set-up the turn: Picking the best line is crucial to any turn and begins well before the turn. Look at the lines that [...]
March 1st, 2010
Better Mountain Bike Rider Part I – Better Braking
Q: How can I improve my braking to become a better mountain bike rider? A: Do you brake for no reason? Have you done a panic stop, or lost all of your momentum because of an assumed threat? Fear is the biggest culprit of SLS (Speed Loss Syndrome), which is an acronym I just made [...]
