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I am going to let you in on a secret. When buying any bike, you are buying the components over any other thing. Effectively, frames are all about the same, and at this price range, generally made of aluminum. With that, the majority of your money goes towards brakes, derailleurs, wheels and the like. For high-quality bikes below $500, there …
So you got a new bike, and you head out to ride it. You spend about a half hour and you are now thirsty. Forgot hydration right? Where I live in the desert, hydration is beyond important, it can be life and death. For mountain biking the is by far the best choice for all of your rides. This backpack …
The world is full of terrains with extreme terrains and you do need a great bike to help you get through the snow or mud. The best fat bikes under 2000 will make life easier and allow you to do this with much greater ease. Since they are unstoppable, they offer much more fun, making the world much more attainable …
One of the coolest upgrades you can do to your mountain bike is to change out the crankset. There are dozens of reasons why, but a quality crankset makes a difference. In this article we will explore the various options and what they will mean to you. If you are looking for a simple answer of a great upgrade crankset …
When looking for the best girl’s mountain bike, I started to research bikes for my daughter. It was her 12th birthday and I wanted her to have a nice ride. She had been riding alongside me on backcountry trails for several years and I hoped to surprise her with a new mountain bike. My top choice for best girl’s mountain …
If you are finding it hard to find the best full suspension mountain bike under 1000 dollars; know this, you are not alone. Thankfully, here at Upbeatbike, we have a team of people dedicated to making sure you have the information you need to make the best purchase you can. After substantial research and a ton of trial and error, …
Quite a bit of research and development goes into making a great braking system for a bicycle. It might sound simple- brake levers, calipers and a disc and you have a brake set. Shimano, Hayes, Magura, SRAM, Tektro/TRP and many others make good brakes, but what makes for the best MTB disc brakes? In my expert opinion, Shimano makes the …
Mud sticks to everything! Perhaps you live in a rainy area, or use your bike for commuting. There are times where fenders and mudguards make quite a bit of sense. When I lived in Portland, Oregon recently, it was mandatory to have fenders and a rain flap on your bike for group rides during potentially rainy days. My top pick for …
There are very few accessory component companies that focus most of their efforts to the off road bicycle market. Ergon is one of those companies. They specialize in grips and saddles, and have some great designs. When it comes to the best mountain bike seat, it was an easy decision to look to the . Ergon offers a variety of …
Some mountain biking enthusiasts prefer a hardtail mountain bike but others like a suspension ride. When shopping for the best women’s hardtail bike, you should remember that a hardtail has a simple design that is often appreciated by newbies. Ultimately, you must decide which bike works the best for your specific needs. A suspension bike boasts a suspension fork in …