Mountain Bike Footwear and Pedal Shoes
Shoes are where you meet the bike, so the wrong pair is felt on every ride. Match the sole to your pedals and the fit to your feet.
Archive: June 2010
8 guides originally published in June 2010, restored and updated for current riders.
Mountain Outerwear for Peak Performance
Outerwear is the layer that decides whether a wet, cold ride is fun or miserable. Understanding two numbers and one design detail is enough to choose well.
Layering for Cold, Wet Mountain Bike Rides
Cold rides are won and lost by layering, not by one thick jacket. Move sweat, trap warmth and block the wind, then adjust as your effort changes.
Frame Protection That Actually Helps
You cannot stop rocks hitting your frame, but you can decide how much damage they leave. A little protective tape goes a long way at the right places.
The Right Clothing for Mountain Bikers
Riding clothing earns its place by doing a job: moving sweat, blocking wind, or protecting skin. Here is how to build a small, versatile kit.
Hardtail or Full-Suspension: Which to Buy
The hardtail or full-suspension question is really about your trails and your budget. Both are fast; they are just fast in different places.
Mountain Pants and Wool Outerwear
When shorts stop being sensible, pants and wool take over. Get the fabric and the venting right and winter riding becomes the best riding of the year.
Choosing the Right Mountain Bike Frame Size
Size charts are a starting point, not an answer. Reach, stack and your own proportions decide whether a frame fits, and a demo ride settles the rest.
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