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7 Ways Old MTB Rebuilds Go Over Budget

7 Ways Old MTB Rebuilds Go Over Budget

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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

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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 Parts

The $0 Tune-Up: What to Service Before Buying P...

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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...

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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

5 Checks for a Garage-Find 90s MTB

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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

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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

You Don’t Need a New Bike

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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

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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?

Is Your Old Mountain Bike Worth Rebuilding?

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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?

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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.