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Quick Question: What Can I do if a Spoke Breaks During a Ride?

A broken spoke during a mountain bike ride doesn't necessarily spell disaster. Keep rolling with these basic tips.

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Some Mountain Bike Frames and Components are More Home-Mechanic Friendly than Others

Since there are loads of newer riders getting into the sport we wanted to share a few of the mechanic-friendly elements worth considering when purchasing a new mountain bike.

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How to Use the Spoke Wrench on Your Multi-Tool to Trail True a Wheel

Have you ever been caught in the forest with a broken spoke or bent rim that forced you to walk out? Here are some tips to try the next time around.

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The Alsea Plus Carbon Wheel by Rolf Prima Has Just 24 Spokes – A Review

Plus bikes have carved out a comfortable spot in the mountain bike world and components to support them have followed suit. I join most bikers’ notion that a wheelset is the most important, albeit expensive, upgrade to any bike. With plus bikes, a wheel upgrade may be more important than ever as they suffer from …

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