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There is a huge shuttle ebike culture building as gravity riders discover the advantages of them for getting radical, all-day shuttle sessions on the bike. The post ASK MBA: WHAT ARE THE BEST E...

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I’m pretty set on alloy bars, as I prefer the ride characteristics over carbon bars, but which diameter should I get? The post ASK MBA: SHOULD I BUY A 35MM OR 31.8MM DIAMETER HANDLEBAR FOR MY...

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I see tons of terms and descriptions thrown around about different tire compounds and casings, especially when browsing online or reading reviews. The post ASK MBA: HOW DO I PICK THE RIGHT TIRE...

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We, too, miss the days of hucking heavy coil-sprung behemoths down the mountain or off ridges in pursuit of freeride or racing glory. The post ASK MBA: IS COIL SPRUNG SUSPENSION WORTH THE EXTRA...

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When plumbing new brakes, how long should the lines be in order to be safe? The post ASK MBA: HOW DO I FIGURE OUT MY MOUNTAIN BIKE’S IDEAL BRAKE HOSE LENGTH? appeared first on Mountain Bike ...

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My frames are all aluminum at the moment, and I occasionally clamp the bike to the work stand by the top tube. The post ASK MBA: IS IT EVER OK TO CLAMP A BIKE AT THE FRAME IN A WORKSTAND? appe...

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I just bought a brand-new set of Maxxis tires, but when I installed the front one on my bike, I noticed it had a wobble that is noticeable at higher speeds. The post ASK MBA: WHY DOES MY NEW TI...

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How often should I be breaking down the frame and linkage on my bike and removing the bearings to clean and re-grease? The post ASK MBA: HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GREASE MY BIKE’S SUSPENSION PIVOTS?...

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I’m looking to upgrade the wheelset on my 2022 Santa Cruz Hightower and am debating whether carbon wheels are worth the price. The post ASK MBA: ARE CARBON WHEELS WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY? appe...

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Reinstalling the new spoke once you’ve got it is the hardest part of the whole process, but it’s not impossible with a little patience The post ASK MBA: HOW DO I REPLACE A BROKEN SPOKE? ap...

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