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Keep Your MTB Running Smoothly: 5 Things a Pro Mechanic Thinks You Should Know

Your bike is hurting on the inside. And it may just decide to lay down on the job. Even if Travis Stephens didn’t say that – or even think it – there’s a chance it’s true. A little, anyway. And it doesn’t matter how much you paid for it. It only matters how much you …

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Watch: 5 Mistakes Newbs Make When Changing Flats

For new mountain bikers, changing a flat can be a serious learning experience. Even after years of riding though, I see people making the same mistakes over and over. Let’s look at a few of the most common rookie mistakes, and how to avoid them.

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Watch: How To Build a Kicker Ramp for MTB

Seth demonstrates how to build–and use–a kicker ramp.

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DIY: How to Build Your Own Bike Workbench

After moving into a new, larger office in February, Singletracks finally had the space for a proper bike repair workbench. I wanted a workbench that could be used as a work surface but also had plenty of storage for tools and supplies, so I set out to design one as simply and cheaply as possible. …

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DIY: How to Build a Hanging Bike Rack

My grandmother used to say: “You can’t ride two horses with one arse.” However, Grandma didn’t mountain bike. And if she did, she would completely understand why you need more bikes than arses. The unfortunate drawback to having many bikes is finding ways to store them. Commercial bike racks can get downright expensive. Most of …

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