Mountain Bike Maintenance: Repairs, Brakes, and Gear Shifting

Keeping your mountain bike in peak condition involves regular adjustments to hydraulic disc brakes, chain tension, and Shimano shifters. Learn the difference between tube and tubeless tires and how to convert your mountain bike into a stationary exercise bike.

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How to Fix Slipping Gears on a Mountain Bike

One of the most important things to maintain on a mountain bike, or any bike, is the drivetrain. This includes the shifters, chain, front and rear derailleur, the cassette and crankset. All of these parts work together to form your bike's engine.

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How to Adjust the Hydraulic Disc Brakes on a Mountain Bike

There are many advantages to hydraulic disc brakes on a bicycle. Unlike rim brakes, discs have tremendous stopping power in mud, rain and snow, and they can also be used with any tire width. They are available in mechanical and hydraulic. Hydraulics tend to cost more but have more stopping power.

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