Richard Bailey, Author at The Adventure Junkies

Even if you are lucky enough to have great trails on your doorstep, you will want to travel further from home with your bike at some point. To transport your bike, there are a couple of options. Either you fit ... Read More...

10 Of The Best Mountain Bike Movies Of All Time

Richard Bailey

MTB Fundamentals - Resources

You can't ride all the time. Sometimes you need to rest or the weather is just so awful that you cannot face heading out. When we are not out on the trails or writing topnotch articles to help you become a bett... Read More...

Best MTB Chain Lubes of 2019

Richard Bailey

MTB Gear - Drivetrain

It is essential to use the best mtb chain lube to to keep your chain running quietly and smoothly. A lubricated chain will move with less resistance and the lube will prevent dirt from building up. Dirt between... Read More...

Best Mountain Bike Saddle Bags of 2019

Richard Bailey

MTB Accessories - Storage

Want to ditch your rucksack on shorter rides or go on a multi-day "bikepacking" adventure? If so, then you will probably need a saddle bag. There are bags of different sizes and types available so knowing what ... Read More...

How To Adjust Mountain Bike Gears

Richard Bailey

Bike Maintenance

Nothing is more frustrating than poorly indexed or sticky gears. When you start to go uphill and need to shift down, you want the shift to happen instantly instead of the chain skipping around or making a horri... Read More...

Best Mountain Bike Pumps of 2019

Richard Bailey

MTB Accessories - Electronics

Choosing the best mountain bike pump is important so you can always easily add more air to your tires, whether that is before or during a ride. You should check your tire pressure before each ride and make sure... Read More...

How To Jump A Mountain Bike

Richard Bailey

Mountain Biking Skills

Have you ever dreamed of flying? Learning how to jump a mountain bike is the next best thing. Plus, this activity opens up a whole world of fun. Getting airborne is a wonderful feeling and learning to jump wil... Read More...

Best MTB Wheels of 2019

Richard Bailey

MTB Gear - Body Components

If you want to reduce some weight and get better acceleration, a new set of wheels is a great upgrade to make. Maybe you have a bent wheel and are looking for a new one to replace it? Knowing what to look for a... Read More...

Best MTB Grips of 2019

Richard Bailey

MTB Gear - Body Components

As one of the three contact points with your bike, you want to ensure that you have a good pair of grips. The best mountain bike grips allow you to ride for many hours without getting hand fatigue. As their nam... Read More...

How To Pump A Mountain Bike For More Speed

Richard Bailey

Mountain Biking Skills

We're not talking about inflating your tires in this article. There is also another kind of pumping. It is a technique that will make you a better rider and in this article we want to teach you how to pump a mo... Read More...

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