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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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Don’t Buy a New Bike, Buy New Experiences [The Balance]

Buying a different bike is not about getting a new toy. It's about widening horizons.

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Fitness Trackers Have the Potential to Make us Crazy

Fitness tracking devices and apps can encourage positive, but also negative thoughts and behaviors.

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What’s Your Cold Weather Cutoff for Mountain Biking?

Based on our cold-weather riding experiences, many of us have settled on a cutoff to decide when it's just too cold to saddle up.

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Beat the Season: Is it Ever OK to Ride Muddy Trails?

Going into the wet season, most of us will be tempted to get out on the trail eventually, which begs the question, 'when is it OK to mountain bike in the mud?'

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