Mountain Biking Features
How To: Modify a unicycle seat
Tips on modifying your fusion freeride saddle to keep the "channel" open.
How To: Repair bicycles
In this bicycle repair how-to video series, learn how to repair your bicycle from expert David Lyell. David will show you how to repair front cantilever brakes, how to adjust bike U-brakes how to fix a loose headset on a bicycle, how to adjust the derailleurs on your bike.
How To: Turn corners on an off-road mountain bike
Athletes give top tips on how to ride tight turns nice and safely. Turn corners on an off-road mountain bike.
How To: Install the front brake hose on your fork
The front brakes are the brakes that you will be using the most often on your bike, and making sure that you have installed them correctly is crucial. This video walks you through the process of installing the front brakes on you fork, with the handlebar part of the brakes already installed.
How To: Drop in on a unicycle
52 year-old UniGeezer demonstrates four different types of drops with a Mountain Unicycle.
How To: Replace the brake pads on your bicycle
Eventually when you get a couple of thousand miles on your bike, you'll find that you'll need to replace your brake pads. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to replace your brake pads on your bicycle. Most brake pads have grooves cut into them, this allows you to see how far the pads have worn away. When the grooves are gone, it's time to replace them. When you're going through this process, pay particular attention to how the parts come off the bicycle.
How To: Set up an international standard (IS) brake caliper
Installing and maintaining properly functioning brakes is one of the most important mechanical parts of keeping your bike working safely. This video features a professional bike mechanic setting up an international standard, or IS, brake caliper on a mountain bike.
How To: Maintain your mountain bike
In this video series, let Mickey Denoncourt show you how to do some simple bicycle repair jobs. He illustrates how to change, handlebars, tires, pedals, and seats. Mickey also gives you tips on how to pick mountain biking shoes. With his advice, you can make a bike that uniquely fits for you. So, what are you waiting for? Start learning about mountain bikes today!
How To: Prepare for a mountain bike race
A Cannondale techie gives you the info you need to get your ride ready to race your mountain bike.
How To: Set up the rear suspension on a mountain bike
Rear suspension bikes are the bikes of choice for most hardcore mountain bikers. This video features a professional mountain bike rider offering a quick tip on how to set the rear suspension of your bike properly to give it the right amount of travel and maximize its effectiveness.
How To: Downhill mountain bike on steep terrain
In this series of extreme sports videos, our expert mountain biker will explain and demonstrate braking techniques for downhill mountain biking. He will show you the proper body position and braking techniques for slowing down or stopping when you need to.
How To: Stay fueled and eat right for mountain biking
Proper nutrition is an important part of every strenuous sport, and mountain biking is no exception. This video features a professional mountain bike racer walking you through her nutritional regimen. Topics covered include when to eat before a race, what to eat, and what beverages to use during the race to keep your energy up and improve your ride.
How To: Install a P knuckle while overhauling a derailleur
The p knuckle of the rear derailleur is a small part that regulates the tension of the chain running over the derailleur. This video features a professional bike mechanic installing the p knuckle into a rear derailleur during an overhaul of the derailleur. This is an important piece of maintenance even for new equipment, so take note!
How To: Do downhill mountain biking
In this series of extreme sports videos, our expert mountain biker will explain and demonstrate cornering techniques for downhill mountain biking. He will show you the proper body position and braking techniques for cruising down that hillside without having to interrupt your ride. Mickey Denoncourt shows you how to hit various types of corners, from flat and bermed corners to camber corners.
How To: Put new pads on a Hayes caliper brake
If you mountain bike, and are lucky enough to live somewhere that has enough water to support civilization without major civil engineering, then your brake pads are probably going to wear out a lot faster than your dry-climate comrades. Fortunately for you, this video features instructions for how to replace the pads of a Hayes caliper brake for a mountain bike.
How To: Fix mechanical parts of a mountain bike
Sometimes things just go wrong with bikes. It is a mechanical device with moving parts after all so maintenance is needed regularly and in this video clip series some of the most common failings of mountain bikes is addressed. This includes the chain, the shifter and the derailleur. All of these things and more are addressed by, Mickey Denoncourt, our expert who has been working on bikes for years. Here he will walk you step by step through each adjustment and repair so you aren't just a ride...
How To: Pack and ship a mountain bike
In this video, Michael Novelli explains what materials you need and the procedures you should follow to pack a mountain bike and ship it without damaging it.
How To: Pack your saddlebag effectively for a triathlon
Whether you ride horses, motorcycles, or bicycles in a triathlon, packing your saddlebag properly is crucial. This video focuses on the latter, offering tips for what to bring with you in your saddlebag during the biking stage of a triathlon. The upshot: bring a flat tire repair kit and practice using it before the race. You won't regret it.
How To: Go downhill on a mountain bike
Pua Sawicki shares her mountain biking tips for a technical descent.
How To: Replace the seat post
This tech tip shows how to replace the seat and seat post on your bike.
How To: Ride a rock garden
This brief instructional video from will help you master rocky terrain. Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear any time you ride a bike and especially when you are learning a new skill.
How To: Adjust the adjustment screws on low normal derailleur
Adjusting the rear derailleur on a bike is an important way to fine-tune your bike's shifting performance, but is complicated and can vary in method and effectiveness depending on the brand of derailleur. This video features instructions on how to adjust a low-normal rear derailleur using the adjustment screws.
How To: Lube a bicycle chain
This video tech tip shows you how to properly lube your bicycle chain and spring.
How To: Put the replacement cable in a rear derailleur
The cable that connects your rear derailleur to the shifters on your bike may seem too long, delicate, and complex to fix yourself. You may be right, but if you have some bike maintenance experience and want to try then this video is for you. It walks you through the whole process of replacing the cable in your rear derailleur. It is a long process, and elaborate, but will dramatically improve your shifting performance if your cable is old and worn.
How To: Use a Cyclone tool to clean your bike chain
Cleaning your bike chain is an arduous but necessary part of regular bike maintenance. The Cyclone chain cleaner, or any of its competitors, make the process a lot easier to do without taking the chain off the bike. This video features a professional bike mechanic demonstrating how to use one such product effectively, saving you time.
How To: Repair a puncture in a bike tire
Learn how to fix a flat bicycle tire in this video.
How To: Find the right bike and bike fit for you
In this video, we learn how to find the right bike and bike fight. First, you need to think about what you are using the bike for, then look at the bikes that are included in that category. After this, you need to test out different bikes to see what type of size works best for you. Once you test out a bike that closely fits you, you can fine tune the bike to fit your body exactly. Once you get on your bike, you need to get your position down correctly and make sure your hands are in the corr...
How To: Improve your pedal stroke
Cannondale's Doug Dalton offers up a quick tip to help make your mountain bike ride safer and easier.
How To: Maintain different systems for mountain bikes
Mickey Denoncourt shows us different systems for mountain bikes and cycling maintenance. Part 1 of 31 - How to Maintain different systems for mountain bikes.
How To: Put the pedals on your bike
Installing new pedals on your bike is one of the simplest types of bike maintenance you can perform, but doing it properly is important or they are likely to fall off while you are riding. Not good. This video will help you attached pedals correctly and quickly, avoiding accidents making sure that your feet have an ideal surface to apply their force to.
How To: Get your rear derailleur into a high normal standard
Most rear derailleurs (read: not Shimano) are high-normal, which means that they shift into the highest gear on the bike by default. This video features a professional bike mechanic walking you through the process of adjusting the rear derailleur and its cables into a high-normal setting, ensuring crisp shifting and a more successful ride.
How To: Balance on your mountain bike
Doug Dalton from Cannondale offers some tips on staying upright while riding the trails.
How To: Dress properly for a triathlon
Triathlons are a lot of work, and making sure that you have the proper clothing will keep you functioning properly throughout the race. This video offers tips for what to wear during each stage of the race, and how to get the gear ready before you race. The moral of the story is: the less you have to think about your gear the day of a race, the better off you are.
How To: Install the chainring on a mountain bike
The chainring is without a doubt the most intimidating part of a bicycle. It looks like a ninja star from hell, and working with it can be difficult. This video features a professional mountain bike mechanic demonstrating how to install a chainring on your bike yourself. If you ride a lot, this is something you are going to have to do eventually, so learn it now, and don't get you leg stuck between the chainring and the chain! Painful.
How To: Perform a mountain biking pre-ride inspection
Ellsworth's Ron Sawiki explains what to do before you go on a mountain bike ride, including lubing your chain and checking pressure.
How To: Race mountain bikes
Our mountain biking expert discusses the correct way to get over, around and through any obstacles you may encounter on your adventures. He also demonstrates proper weight distribution and riding techniques, and discusses modulation and braking theory. If these topics sound sophisticated, that's because they are, a veritable master's class in mountain biking physics. So get your degree today!
How To: Breathe properly while mountain biking
Cannondale's Doug Dalton offers up a quick tip to help make your mountain bike ride easier.
How To: Set up Hayes Mag calipers on post mounts
Hayes mag calipers on a chain-stay mount are not the most common sort of brakes anymore for mountain bikes since they can't be put on a full-suspension bike, but they are great for those without. This video shows you how to set one up yourself and maintain it.
How To: Illuminate a stiff link chain on the trail
Does the chain on your bike skip? One common reason for this to happen is stiff link chains. This video features a professional mountain bike mechanic demonstrating how to illuminate, or make loose, stiff link chains if you get caught with them out on the trail. If you don't do this, and your chain skips enough, it's going to come off and you are going to stack, so make sure your bike is maintained properly!
How To: Transition between swim and bike in a triathlon
Switching stages during a triathlon can be a hectic and time-wasting experience for many racers. It need not be so. This video will teach you a couple of easy ways to save time during your transition from swim to bike, the first of the two in the race. By storing your equipment properly you can save yourself a lot of time and worry and have a more enjoyable, successful race.