Titanium MTB List

We’ve tried to put together a list of mountain bikes with titanium frames. If you see something that is missing, please let us know with a comment. Why titanium frames? They tend to be as light as aluminum, as strong as steel, and with a smoother, more forgiving ride than either. And if you go for bare metal, it looks …

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A list of Progressive Hardtails in 2023

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While entry level, front suspension, mountain bikes from the big manufacturers are still designed with geometry that is closer to a road bike, there are a growing number of hardtail MTB's for serious trail riding.

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The Best Mountain Bikes Under $600 | Guide

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 The Best Mountain Bikes Under $600 There are two reasons to be looking for a MTB in this price range; either you are looking for a all-purpose bike to ride around the neighborhood/campus and occasionally off road a little, or you are looking to try out mountain biking without breaking the bank.  Six hundred dollars is significant money, but in …

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Best MTB Deals This Week

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We look around for the best sales and clearance mountain bikes for sale anywhere. If you are looking for a cheap, but quality mtb, these are the deals to follow.

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29″ Mongoose Ledge X2 Mountain Bike Review

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Popular MTB from Walmart The Mongoose Ledge X2 is the latest in Mongooses popular line of affordable full suspension bikes.  It is currently only available from Walmart.  While we generally recommend bikes without rear suspension for this price range, the Ledge is a solid choice for many riders.  If you want a bike with all the modern bike features, and …

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Our Favorite Mountain Bikes under $1000

Photo – Pixabay/Pexels In the world of mountain biking, one thousand dollars is where you start to see bikes that aren’t full of compromise. Cross country (XC) bikes get lighter and trail bikes become capable of handling rougher trails. All mountain “hardcore hardtail” bikes are pretty rare at this price, but there are a couple of really exciting options. What …

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Top 10 Best Walmart Mountain Bikes

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If you are on a budget, Walmart mountain bikes are one of the affordable options to consider.  They have features and components that are more than enough to get you out on the trail. The key is to know what to look for. Finding Your Perfect Mountain Bike There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for …

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Buyer’s Guide: Affordable Fat Bikes

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Fat bikes were originally designed to allow cyclists to ride across snow and sand. They will float over snow, ice, sticky mud or deep sand. They will eat up terrain you wouldn’t even attempt on another rig. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t ride normal trails. With their impressive traction and oversized tires, these monsters can ride anywhere. …

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Throw away those new MTB pedals

Buying a new mountain bike? The odds are, it will come with a set of basic plastic pedals, that are basically junk. They are heavy, and don’t have quality internal bearings (possibly just bushings). Why is this; the bicycle companies know that serious riders will upgrade, even if they put something usable on, and casual riders won’t know the difference, …

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Mountain Bikes for Kids: Top Bikes for Junior MTB Riders

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As a mountain biking parent, you’re probably thinking of introducing the sport to your kids. If you want them to take to those trails with you someday, the key is to make sure that they’re at least mildly successful when they first try it. To do that, you need to equip them with the best mountain bikes for kids that …

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Best YouTube MTB Channels

Whether you are looking to learn new skills, live vicariously through mountain bikers more skilled (or nuts), or figure out which MTB products are best, it is hard to beat YouTube for the variety and depth of content. We’ve put together our favorite channels in a variety of areas. Skills Joy of Bike with Alex Bogusky We like Alex and …

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Top Mountain Bikes Under $650

Six hundred dollars is an important step in the world of mountain bikes; this is where you can buy a bike that is ready to take out on real mountain bike trails. At this price point, bikes start to be available from some of the big name brands, and the value brands start to offer some of the features that …

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7 Best Mountain Bike Mini Pumps of 2022

Flat tires are an inevitable consequence of mountain biking. Mountain bike mini pumps are the unsung hero of cyclists. You may not need them very often, but they can get you out of jam and back in action until you’re home again. They are small and light, making it easier to carry along on a ride. We’ve done a roundup …

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10 Cycling Memes That are Totally Hilarious and Seriously Accurate

We’ve seen some cycling memes circling our feeds with relatable puns and humors. Most of them made us laugh and say “OMG! That’s so me”. Since we believe that laughter is the best medicine, we’d like to share with you 10 cycling memes that should bring you a little happiness. Just in case you can’t get out there and ride, …

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