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braking, Downhill, how-to, skills, tips, Training -

When most mountain bikers think of skills they need to learn and practice, braking isn’t usually one of them. I mean, how tough can it be: pull the lever and your stop, right? Actually, it’s a lot more complicated than that. If you take the time to learn how to brake properly, it can do …

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Beginners, how-to, skills, tips, vision -

How do you conquer those trail loops in one shot without having to stop over and over again to correct mistakes and catch your breath? You start out all excited to hit the singletrack today. After a bit of riding you are dodging tree trunks, going over bumps, and going around some curves. You slam …

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how-to, photography, Photos, tips -

Did you ever wonder how some of the mountain bike photos you see here on Singletracks and in magazines were taken? Well today is your lucky day, as I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about the basics of mountain bike photography: aperture, ISO, shutter speed, composition, white balance, and photo editors. Of …

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bike rack, buyers guide, Gear, how-to, transport rack -

At some point we all need to transport our bikes to the trailhead, bike shop, etc. While most cars can handle one bike stowed inside, it’s a pain getting it in and out, and if you want to carpool withfriends it can be difficult to fit them all. The solution is a quality bike rack, …

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