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Mudguards, some people love them and some people hate them on their mountain bike. Manufacturers don’t make their bikes with mudguards. Is there a good reason for this. Why do mountain bikes Not have mudguards? Mountain bikes don’t come with …

Many mountain bikers are riding along on the trails and suddenly their chain breaks for apparently no reason. Has this happened to you, me to. Let’s investigate. Why do mountain bike chains break? Mountain bike chains break because of wear …

Newer mountain bikes have Presta valves, but it wasn’t always like this. Everything else which has a tire that needs air uses Schrader including mountain bikes. So why the switch. Why do mountain bikes use Presta valves? Mountain bikes have …

There used to be a time when all mountain bikes had the same wheel size. Then all of a sudden they went to 29 inch wheels. Let’s take a look at the reasons for this. Why do mountain bikes have …

Baggy shorts have not been around very long. Usually there are short shorts and long shorts, so there must be some reason mountain bikers are wearing baggy shorts. So I did some research. Why do mountain bikers wear baggy shorts? …

Mountain bike handlebars started off narrow but over time they have become wider and wider. Has this happened just because times have changed or are there real reasons. Why are mountain bike handlebars so wide? Handlebars on mountain bikes are …

It seems pretty obvious why mountain bikes weight more than other bikes. But many people just by looking at a bike don’t see it. So I decided to investigate this more. Why are mountain bikes so heavy? Mountain bikes are …

Usually when riders wear shorts they are short. But mountain bikers shorts are long. Do they think longer shorts are cooler looking, or are they just afraid of showing their legs. I looked into this. Why are mountain bike shorts …

Mountain bikers complain a lot about seats being so hard. Yet manufacturers keep making them firm and rigid. Why are mountain bike seats so hard? They are hard so the sit bones and soft tissue are supported. Pedaling efficiency and …

Hardtail mountain bikes don’t have any rear suspension, and mountain biking is all about riding off road and over mountains, hence the name. So why even have a hardtail bike made in the first place. What are hardtail mountain bike …

Mountain bikers that shave their legs sort of does not make sense when you think about it. They usually wear pants or long shorts. There must be something to this. Why do mountain bikers shave their legs? Shaved legs make …

You can always tell when a mountain biker has their seat high because you don’t see it very often which makes them stand out. This got me wondering. Why do mountain bikers have their seats so high? Mountain bikers seats …

Usually when people think about spandex, mountain bikers do not come to mind. Normally this is reserved for road bikers. But many mountain bikers do wear them. Why do mountain bikers wear spandex? They wear spandex because it is cooler, …

Have you ever thought about the visor on your helmet and its purpose. I have and I wondered why it is even there. Why do mountain bike helmets have visors? Mountain bicycle helmets have visors to protect the face and …

Mountain bikes can be expensive because of how each component of the bike is made. This includes the frame, wheels, handlebars, seatpost, saddle, brakes, drivetrain, suspension, fork, and tires, plus research and development costs. How these components are made and …