tech tips

Pedal On - essential information for getting the most
from your new mountain bike
Anatomy of a Bike
A Perfect Match - You and Your Bike
On-the-Trail Kit
Tools of the Trade
Eat, Drink, Go Fast
Maintenance
Emergency Repair

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Mountain Bikers' Off-Road Code

 

Basic Skills - foundation techniques for handling your stead
Lesson One: You And Your Bike
Lesson Two: Braking And Descending
Lesson Three: Around The Bend
Lesson Four: Climb Like A Billy Goat
Lesson Five: Lifting The Front Wheel
Lesson Six: The Flashy Stuff ... lifting the back wheel and bunny hopping

 

Advanced Technique
As Easy as Riding a Bike - winter riding
Stand up and be counted - rough riding
The Hills are Alive - climbing
Jack and Jill - traversing
Going down on your bike - downhilling
Brakes maketh the Mountain Biker

Power to the Pedals

Airpoints - jumping

Rough and Ready - confidence and committment to get you through

Knight Rider - mountain biking after dark.

Full Suspension Skills - the science of riding with full suspension.

 

 

Equipment

Getting Layered – advice optimizing your winter wardrobe
Cycle Tips for Women
Seeing the Light
– illumination for seeing and being seen on your treadly
Weight Watchers Equipment Guide – clothing & food for 2-3 day trips
Be Prepared - tools and skills for exploring the backcountry
Buying Your First Mountain Bikee
NZ New, One Careful Owner
- buying a second-hand mountain bike
Dual Suspension – out of date almost as soon as it was written but still a useful summary of lightweight suspension rigs.
On the Road - Cycle Touring Kit
Disco Inferno - getting excited about disc brakes
No Tubes, No Idea – converting to tubeless tyres

 

Other Stuff
First Aid for your Bike – anecdotes from those who should know better
Bike Grooming – tricks to keeping your bike clean and reliable
A Rookie's Guide to Life as an Urban Warrior - commuting basics
The Art of Food and Bikes – keeping fueled and watered on those big days out
Flying High - travel with your bike
Single-Speed All The Way – converting your mtb to just one gear
Dirty Laundry – pitfalls to avoid when washing technical fabrics

The Mountain Bikers' Code