What looks at first like the wheelie's cooler cousin is in fact one of mtb's foundational skills - read this guide to learn how to…
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How to extend the life of your suspension fork and rear shock
Modern bike suspension is amazing but sensitive to neglect and expensive to replace. Read our 'now-or-never' guide to suspension care.
Six simple tips for improving your disc brake power
Essential disc brake maintenance: Brakes not powerful enough? Levers spongy like cheese strings? Don’t buy new ones before you try these tips…
How to true a bent disc brake rotor
Most rotors will also get worse before they get better, so expect to spend at least 15-20 minutes, maybe longer, on this job.
10 ways to get more range out of your e-bike
E-bikes do more miles than regular bikes but e-bikers still want more! Here's how to get the most from your battery and most from your…
Mini workouts for maximum mountain biking gains
What is a micro workout? It is any workout that you can fit into your daily routine in the time it takes to make a…
Wandering bite point Shimano brakes: the cause and the cure
Yes, a bleed really is the cure BUT not just any old bleed will do. You need to know what causes the wandering before you…
Give classic bodyweight exercises a twist to maximise MTB-specific strength
Riding isn’t just about moving front to back, like most exercises in the gym – think squats and deadlifts. And while squats and deadlifts should…
The five most frequently asked questions to a MTB skills coach
What are the most frequently asked questions on a skills day? We asked Dirt School’s Andy Barlow.
5 mistakes new riders make (and how to avoid them)
Everyone remembers a disaster ride. Even if it was something of a disaster it was no doubt a memorable one. Here are some classic MTB…
How to keep it fun when mountain biking with kids
How to keep it fun when biking with kids. From keeping them involved through to bare faced chocolate bribery, here's some useful pedalling parenting.
How to workout heart rate zones and use fitness trackers for mountain biking
How to harness the power of fitness trackers and other heart rate monitor gadgets to turbo boost your performance on the trails.
Tech feature: taking a deep dive into mountain bike geometry
A bike's angles and dimensions are the key to the way it rides; understanding how they interact will help you choose the right machine and…
How to carry your kit without a backpack
A backpack is heavy, gets in the way and often means you’ll get a sweaty back. On a short, two-hour ride do you really need…
How to change your mountain bike’s geometry
We've shown how your bike’s geometry influences things, now we look at how you can manipulate components and settings to improve your shape on the…
Mountain bike geometry explained
From top tube length to bottom bracket height, mountain bike geometry can reveal plenty about how a bike will ride and whether or not it…
Why you need to look beyond the geometry charts
To wrap up our series on geometry, we're going to explain why you shouldn’t rely on the manufacturers to get it right, and how to…
Yes training sucks but the overall gain is worth it
Why train? You’ll ride faster, for longer, and have more fun, we guarantee it... and it starts with as little as two hours a week…
How to get down steep stuff
Don’t be intimidated by steep trails; learn the skills to handle even the gnarliest of tracks with control and confidence.
Get fit for mountain biking: five key movements to know
This workout is a combination of five movements, which serve to enhance your riding ability and get you into an overall better condition.