Buying Your First Mountain Bike – How Much to Spend?
Of all the questions that come through to me through this site, the number 1 is, inevitably, “I’m new to mountain biking, how much to do you think I should spend on my first...
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What’s so great about 29er Mountain Bikes?
If there’s anything that seems to be right in biking fashion at the moment, it’s 29er mountain bikes. I can’t move for 29er articles, 29 bikes in the local shop and 29er fanatics trying...
Which Mountain Bike is Right For Me?
This is Chapter 2 of my guide to Which Mountain Bike is right for you. Make sure to read the rest here: ‘What Mountain Bike Guide‘. I could easily start this Chapter by trotting out...
Back to Basics – Moving from full suspension to titanium hardtail
Ok, I’ll admit it at last. I’m really not so good a rider, especially downhill, that I need a full suspension bike. That stubby little shock might make it nice and smooth, kind and...
Finding a quality second hand bike – searching ebay and beyond
I’ve mentioned before that most of the bikes I own were bought second hand, and, as long as you’re careful about it it’s a great way to get yourself some awesome kit without having...
Incoming Hardtail – Giant XTC 0 bike with XTR Groupset
My second hand mountain bike buying has taken a turn for the worse. I’ve just splurged far too much money on a new hardtail… In the past couple of months I’ve been planning a...
More Ebay Bike Buying Tips – Buying an Easton EA70 Stem Internationally
Hi all, and just a quick Friday tip for you today based on some of my ebay activities last week. I’m currently buying up all the bits I need to build up my new...
Second Hand Mountain Bikes: Buying on Ebay and Beyond
No matter how much we think they’re worth it, mountain bikes are pretty expensive when you get to the higher end models. A brand new, decent full suspension bike will normally set you back...
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