So many tire options, so little time. With the wide variety of mountain bike tires available to buy, it can be confusing to know which ones will be best for you, your bike and your riding style. Read on for the most important considerations when picking out the right MTB tires for you. What to … Read more
Being a good mountain biker has to do with your skill and abilities on the trail, but many would argue having good mountain bike etiquette is just as important. Being a steward of the trails, wildlife and trail experience for other riders and trail users is just as important in many people’s eyes. How can … Read more
Imagine you’re zipping down your favorite winter MTB trail with a hard-packed snow surface. The grip seems good, you’re enjoying your ride, and all of a sudden you lose all control and hit the ground hard. What happened? You hit a patch of ice and lost all traction before even realizing what was going on. … Read more
Playful and snappy handling meets surprising levels of competence on downhill and bumpy terrain in the all around trail hardtail, the Kona Honzo. Read on to find out why so many hardtail enthusiasts swear by the Honzo. Pros Cons Bike specs Frame 6061 butted aluminum Geometry For size large frame Suspension Front fork Rockshox Recon … Read more
To wear or not to wear mountain bike gloves – that is the question. While not everyone chooses to wear gloves when they go riding, many do, and for good reason. How can gloves improve your ride and better protect you? Why do some riders choose not to wear them? Read on for a full … Read more
Before you hit the trails on your mountain bike, you need a way to get it to the trails, especially if you don’t happen to live right beside where you like to ride. That’s where a quality bike rack comes in. The Kuat NV 2.0 hitch mounted bike rack is sleek, easy to use and … Read more
Historically, mountain bike design has made uses of coil springs to provide bikes with suspension, however, today, more modern mountain bikes use air forks and shocks, where pressurized air acts as a spring to absorb impacts on the trail. But like mountain bike tires, air sprung suspension needs to be maintained at a certain pressure … Read more
You’re ripping through your local MTB trails and you come to a steep descent. Rather than slowing down or worrying if your seat is too high up, you push a lever and seamlessly drop your seat nice and low and attack the descent with confidence. If this sounds like you, you already get how much … Read more
If you’re relatively new to riding a mountain bike, you may be asking yourself how long do MTB tires last? The answer is it can vary greatly, and depends on your riding style and the types of trails that you ride, as well as the model of tires you’re using. As a rule of thumb, … Read more
There may be affiliate links scattered throughout this post. If you click one The Apex Adventurer may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. The Five Ten Freeriders are a versatile pair of flat pedal shoes that have long been popular amongst mountain bikers. They’re super comfortable, they look sharp, and most … Read more