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Racing downhill on a mountain bike is no easy endeavor and anyone who does it competitively knows that if they crash hard they will break bones and be out for awhile. Nevertheless we all know that the most challenging sports draw the most competitive of men and women. When the testosterone just can’t …

I know, I know. I just finished saying that I was taking a short break from the blog and here I am, just a few hours later, posting again. It just goes to show that you should think twice about listening to me next time. Actually, right after I posted earlier today, Tero Jakku, a [...]

I found a really great thread on the Ridemonkey forum last week. I noticed on Statcounter that someone had linked my Pong magic fork post to a thread named “Pictures of old and obscure suspension bikes”, so I followed the link over to check it out. What a great collection of old suspension designs. If [...]

One thing that really bugs me is the shop employee with attitude. Most Bike shop employees really want to help you find not only what you’re looking for but what…Original post by Tim Grahl

Get answers to your questions about the U.S. National Mountain Bike Championships. Do pro riders need to qualify in order to compete? Where can riders find qualification races?Original post by klusk@usacycling.org

Think of mountain biking and many people have a vision of a tall guy wearing a crash hat and body armor, hurtling at break neck speed down a mountainside. Total insanity and definitely only for extreme sport enthusiasts! It might, therefore, surprise you to know that the vast majority of mountain bike enthusiasts are Cross [...]

When it comes to buying new bikes and components, I get plenty of questions about weight. I don’t think there are too many situations where more weight is better, but…Original post by Tim Grahl

The Video Share this Video Embed: Link: The Story Just a small taste of YourMTB.com’s enthusiast-in-chief Walker Thompson joining up with buddy Dusty Bender for the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo race in Tuscon, Arizona. Original post by yourmtb

Blaze the mountain trails with Rocky Mountain bikes, the best mountain bikes in the market.Original post by Tim Grahl

In keeping with the weight theme from the last two posts, I want to pose a question; how much lighter can bikes get? Scott’s 6 kg (13 pound) Addict road bike received a lot of attention at Interbike last year. The Storck Fascenario, which Posh Bikes claims to be the lightest bike in the world, [...]