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New to rebuilding an old mountain bike? Start with condition checks, cockpit identification and the measurements to take before choosing parts.
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7 Ways Old MTB Rebuilds Go Over Budget
Replacing working parts, chasing grams on a grocery bike and five other expensive habits that send old MTB rebuilds over budget.
7 Ways Old MTB Rebuilds Go Over Budget
Replacing working parts, chasing grams on a grocery bike and five other expensive habits that send old MTB rebuilds over budget.
The $0 Tune-Up: What to Service Before Buying P...
Air, lube, brake pads and ten minutes of adjustment. What to service on an old bike before spending anything.
The $0 Tune-Up: What to Service Before Buying P...
Air, lube, brake pads and ten minutes of adjustment. What to service on an old bike before spending anything.
5 Checks for a Garage-Find 90s MTB
Found an old mountain bike in a garage? Check these five things before you spend a dollar on parts.
5 Checks for a Garage-Find 90s MTB
Found an old mountain bike in a garage? Check these five things before you spend a dollar on parts.
You Don’t Need a New Bike
There are lighter and faster bikes than the one in your garage. That does not mean you need one.
You Don’t Need a New Bike
There are lighter and faster bikes than the one in your garage. That does not mean you need one.
Is Your Old Mountain Bike Worth Rebuilding?
A thirty-year-old mountain bike can be worth $150 and still be worth rebuilding. How to decide what to keep, what to change and when to stop.
Is Your Old Mountain Bike Worth Rebuilding?
A thirty-year-old mountain bike can be worth $150 and still be worth rebuilding. How to decide what to keep, what to change and when to stop.