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July 4, 2017

MIYF Hint – Brake Lever Position

MIYF Hint – Brake Lever Position And wrist pain it can cause There are many causes for wrist and hand pain in cycling, and these causes can vary in type and intensity from person to person. A poor bike set up can often be a cause of wrist pain. A good bike set up will …

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July 1, 2017July 4, 2017

Choosing A New XC Helmet

Choosing A New XC MTB Helmet Another question we’ve been asked is “how do I choose a new helmet?” With helmets ranging in price from a few dollars to many hundreds of dollars, and available in many brands and styles, this truly is a valid question. Safety standards Seeing as helmets are a safety item, …

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June 27, 2017September 28, 2018

MIYF Hint – Extra Protection

MIYF Hint – Extra Protection It’s NOT Wussy To Wear protection! Gone are the days when elbow and knee protectors were the domain of the Downhill riders only. These days, there is a plethora of cross country and all mountain trails around that provide ample opportunity to hurt yourself if you aren’t careful, don’t ride …

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June 25, 2017June 28, 2017

Going Tubeless

Going Tubeless The pro and cons and how to actually go tubeless Most of you will have heard about running tubeless tyres on your mountain bike. Many of you will have a good idea about to actually make the switch to a tubeless tyre set up. However, many of you will not be sure how …

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June 22, 2017June 22, 2017

Wear Glasses

To Wear Or Not To Wear Glasses “The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades” With decades of riding behind us, we’ve seen and heard a lot of “Wow, what a freak thing to happen”, happen. From a tiny twig jamming a chain just right so it rips a rear derailleur clean off the bike, …

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June 15, 2017June 24, 2017

Packing To Ride

Mountain bike rides come in many different forms. They traverse different terrains in different climates. You might be pedalling for an hour, or most of the day. In this article we’ll have a look at what you should be taking with you depending on the ride you are tackling. We’ll break it down to what …

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June 2, 2017June 2, 2017

Body Weight, Muscle And Riding

Mountain bike riders come in all shapes and sizes. Thankfully, mountain biking seems to cater nicely to all riders no matter of age, gender, physical size, shape, weight, fitness or skill level. But, regardless of where we fit into that list, most of us would like to be faster. How does body weight affect our …

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May 16, 2017March 2, 2020

Newbies Guide To Seat Adjustment

When you buy an MTB there are probably 3 things that stand out as more important than the rest. Firstly, it should be the right type of MTB for your type of MTB riding. Secondly, it should be the right size. And thirdly, both of those points are wasted if you aren’t set up on …

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May 15, 2017February 16, 2020

Newbies Guide To MTB Pedals

It’s not long before beginners to MTB are faced with the ongoing pedal debate of whether to clip in or not. Looking around them, they’ll likely see riders using both clip in style pedals and the more simple flat pedals with no clip in device built in. Each user group will often passionately defend their …

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May 11, 2017May 31, 2018

Newbies Guide To Cleaning Your Bike

Keeping your bike clean is much more than just wanting it to look it’s best. However, for the newer riders to mountain biking, exactly the best and safest way to go about it (for the bike) isn’t always obvious. So, let’s find out how to get it done and what cleaners and lubes are needed. …

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