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Mountain Bike Forks - Upgrade Options
By Darren W Chow

Changing a mountain bicycle fork is a good way of upgrading your mountain bicycle. Nowadays, forks customarily come with suspension systems, to help with a bike's handling and maneuverability on rougher terrain. Mountain bike forks are classified according to the technology incorporated in them. Some bike forks include 4X and Jump suspension forks, Freeride / Mountain suspension forks, Freeride / DH forks, XC suspension forks, and Cannondale Lefty's. Each kind of suspension fork has its own advantages and disadvantages, and is developed for particular surfaces and uses. Significant facets of suspension forks include travel, which is the measurement for the movement of a suspension coil from action to rest.

British Columbia - A Mountain Biking Haven
by Tony B

There are few places in the world that can market themselves as literal Meccas of mountain biking. The Pacific Northwest is a great place to find dozens of trails. The beautiful forests and beaches of the coastlines are perfect for an hour of casual riding or a weekend long excursion.

The North Shore area in British Columbia is considered one of the true hotspots of mountain biking and from all over the world avid mountain bikers arrive to traverse the hills of the Burrard Inlet and the trails of Mt. Fromme, Cypress Mountain, and Mt. Seymour. Also in the general area, you'll find amazing riding in Coquitlam's Eagle Mountain and Burke Mountain. Together, these numerous mountain ranges comprise one of the best places in Canada and possibly the world to mountain bike.

Moab Bike Trails
By Joseph Devine

Looking for a new adventure? Well there is one waiting for you in Utah. Moab is a great area for outdoor and mountain bike enthusiasts. There are many trails here so it's a great weekend trip if you want to do a couple, or spend a week if you want the full experience. With Arches National Park right next door you can see the amazing views that Utah has to offer. Pick up a map in town or at the visitor's center before you sent out.

Here is some information on some of these interesting and dynamic trails that you want to try out on your bike:

What is Moab mountain bike riding?

This kind of mountain biking is one that is very challenging and technical, which is why it is so popular. There are many trails that you can choose from that offer you a great ride and a great view. You will not be able to find another place like Moab to ride your bikes. If you are offered the chance to do some biking in Moab, then you need to try it, because it will offer you a great challenge and a lot of fun.

Preparation

You need to do a few things to prepare to make sure that your Moab mountain biking trip is as fun as possible. The first thing that you want to do is to make sure your bike is in tip-top condition. You also want to check out the trails to see which ones that you are interested in. Make sure that the trail that you choose is not too difficult for your experience level and that it offers what you want in your ride.

Essential Equipment and Accessories

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Mountain Biking A Fun and Challenging Sport
by Steve Boyce
Mountain biking has grown to be a very popular sport in the past few years. There are many levels of you can pursue in this sport from joining a local club and riding on the weekends to full on racing competition with many classes for all ages, men and women , novice to expert. Mountain biking can be a somewhat expensive sport to get into but can be very exhilarating and rewarding. There's alot more to it than one might think. There are many obstacles one can encounter while riding a mountain trail. So for beginners it's a good idea to learn and practice some basic skills before hitting the trails.

The Diversity of Mountain Biking
by Robert Meyer

As a sport or a hobby, mountain biking can be split into nine different categories. These categories are very diverse in what they offer. The descriptions below are very brief in nature but they do provide examples of the diversity of mountain biking. The different types include:

Capital Crescent Trail
By Joseph Devine

Want a new bike trail to try your wheels on? I have a great one for you to try out with you and your family! It is called the "Capital Crescent Trail." This trail is located between DC and Maryland, only about 11 miles long. It is really popular, so if you want to avoid the crowds try and go during the week days.

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How to Handle Ruts While Mountain Biking
By Pauline Go

Every mountain biker will come across ruts occasionally. Ruts are formed when heavy vehicle like trucks, trailers rides across a wet, muddy area or when the same path is used repeatedly by bikers, causing erosion of the soil.

Knowing how to handle ruts will help keep you away from painful crash.

Help Buying a Hardtail Mountain Bike
By JJ Servant

There are different types of mountain bikes on the market that suit various types of riding styles. Full suspension bikes are equipped with a front shock and rear shock integrated into the frame. Hardtail bikes do not have a rear shock however the majority of bikes nowadays come with a front shock in the fork. The decision to buy a full suspension or hardtail bikes depends on your type of riding terrain. Some riders suggest that the more technical the trail the more a hardtail mountain bike is desired.

Trail riding and racing is the perfect match for a hardtail mountain bike. Hardtail mountain bikes are lighter, cheaper and require less maintenance because there are no pivots when compared to a full suspension bike.