Thursday, February 19, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Mountain bike sizing: what size bike do I need?
Use our guide to help you determine your perfect size of mountain bike.
Mountain bike sizing: what size bike do I need?
Use our guide to help you determine your perfect size of mountain bike.
Choosing the correct size of bike is one of the
most important decisions you'll make. Don't buy until you've read our
advice so you can get the perfect mountain bike set-up for maximum comfort and a reduced chance of injury.
A bike that fits correctly is a joy to ride, while one that's too
small can cause handling problems and be uncomfortable on longer rides.
Read on for some advice on what frame size to go for, especially if
you're in any doubt about it.We all come in different shapes and sizes, so we recommend using the information below as a starting point and a guide. This diagram will help explain the anatomy of a mountain bike.
Monday, February 2, 2015
How to set up your suspension fork
Most suspension forks will have a set of dials that allow you to adjust how they work.
Getting these settings correct is essential to maintaining your
fork's performance and ensuring you have the most comfortable ride
possible. Suspension fork controls
There are three main controls you’ll see on mountain bike suspension: preload, rebound, and compression, which is sometimes split into low-speed and high-speed compression on high-end forks.Preload
Preload is the resistance the fork gives against your weight. So the heavier you are, the more preload you’ll need. For a fork with a coil spring, this would equate to having a stiffer spring, but for an air fork it’s simply a case of pumping in more pressure.
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