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Watch: 8 Things We Wish We’d Known Before We Started Mountain Biking

Here are a few of the things we wish we'd known when we started mountain biking! What's the one thing that you wish you'd known before you started?

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Watch: How To Set Up Your Mountain Bike Gears Correctly, in 5 Minutes or Less

The talented folks at GMBN have put together a handy video on how to adjust your drivetrain, in just 5 minutes.

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Squeaks and Creaks: Ride On, or Seek and Destroy? [Survey]

A squeaky mountain bike might be no big deal to some riders, while for others even the faintest whisper is like fingernails on a chalkboard.

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Which Mountain Bike Component Gives You the Most Trouble?

Modern mountain bikes are incredible machines that reflect decades of engineering design and refinement. And yet, they're still not perfect.

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Watch: 7 Ways You’re Destroying Your Mountain Bike [MTB Maintenance Tips]

Check out these tips from our friends at GMBN on how to keep your mountain bike running smoothly.

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