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As temperatures start to rise, many mountain bikers–myself included–are dealing with a sore point: muscle cramps. While muscle cramps are fairly common and mostly benign, they can be painful and annoying to deal with during a mountain bike ride. This article will briefly discuss common causes of leg cramps, and will offer tips for preventing and dealing …

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I understand your dilemma. You’re not mechanically inclined, and your mountain bike looks dangerously close to a Rube Goldberg contraption. It has a myriad of moving parts, gears, bearings, hydraulics, and cables. Maybe you’re not comfortable working on your bike, but you don’t want the hassle of taking it to a bike shop for every little thing. …

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Alright guys I moved out of my house and I’m officially homeless…or well I’m staying here for now. Not bad. Anyway the move is underway and my normal posting schedule should resume by next week, but for now I’ve got another 10 bike hacks to hold you over. Let’s get started. One of the best …

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We love a good hack here at GMBN, so much so that we make our own mudguards! Mudguards are great for keeping you kit, and your bike, that little bit cleaner and a must have for rainy mountain bike rides. Check out how to make your own out of nothing but a fizzy drinks bottle …

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