Flat-out pedalling doesn’t always equal faster riding. Here’s how to go faster and expend less energy at the same time.
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Fork offset: what is it and how does it affect your riding?
There's lots of talk and chin-stroking about fork offset amongst the MTB illuminati at the mo. What is it? Should you know what your current…
Checklist for a big day out in the mountains
Here's how to prepare for a big day out in big hills and remote places. Included is a recommended kit list as well as stuff…
How to service your DT Swiss star ratchet freehub
We show you how to keep your star ratchet free hub running like Swiss clockwork - and how to upgrade its engagement too.
3 simple tips for quickly enhancing your fork’s performance
Is your fork feeling a bit past its best? Here are three, really simple ways you can get your fork working better again.
How to bleed Avid or SRAM brakes with Bleeding Edge
We show you how to take the blood, sweat and tears out of the Avid and SRAM brake bleed process using the Bleeding Edge adaptor…
How to ride your mountain bike faster
Everyone wants to know how to ride faster. Employ this simple traffic light system to increase your pace and get maximum thrills from every trail.
Setting your bike up for the Alps
These are the key things we’d recommend that you do when you’re getting your bike ready for an Alps riding trip or a shuttle trip.…
16 mountain bike hacks to make your life easier
Here are sixteen ingenious, free, easy or cheap mountain bike hacks that you can do to help you keep your bike running sweet or to…
How to service your Fox 36 suspension fork lower legs
With the Fox 36’s high price tag comes high performance. It pays to look after it. Here we show you how to do a basic…
How to ride loose
As the trails become slicker, the roots shinier and the puddles deeper, now’s the time to take a leap forwards in confidence come spring.
How to set saddle height scientifically
Set it your saddle height right and you’ll ride more descents in a day: get it wrong and your power will slide away. Here's the…
How to get in shape in just six weeks
Here’s how to get in shape with just six weeks to go before a special event like a big ride, an adventure, a race or…
How to cross ditches and streams
Top coach Chris Ball shows you how to loft the front of the bike when crossing a shallow ditch or stream. Heads up!
How to trim down your bars
If you are going to trim your handlebars down in width then here we're going to show you the best way to go about it.
How to upgrade your dropper remote
In this video guide we show you how to dump the poor performing dropper remote that came with your cable post and upgrade to a…
How to keep riding once you pass 50
Ned Overend has been riding and racing mountain bikes for four decades now, but how the hell does he do it?! Here are Deadly Nedly’s…
How to fit a wide range 10 speed cassette
Extend your existing drivetrain's capacity. We show you how to fit a wide range 10 speed cassette to your existing single-ring setup mountain bike.
Here’s how to take care of your fancy waterproof clobber
Got muddy on your last ride? Here’s how to take care of your waterproof riding clothing.
How to install a disc brake
Sometimes new disc brakes require a hose trim while setting up — here’s how.