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Learn how to check your mountain bike wheels to stay safe and ensure they’re properly pumped up in thisfree video series that covers the basics of how to become a knowledgeable off-road bike racer. Expert: Mickey Denoncourt Contact: www.spookybikes.com Bio: Mickey Denoncourt owns Spooky Bikes, at www.spookybikes.com. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

To remove the square tape crank on a mountain bike, you must know the difference between different kinds of bike cranks to you can apply the right tools to the job. View an expert demonstration in this free video on mountain bike maintenance. Expert: John Bio: John works at Competitive Edge Cyclery, a store catering to bike enthusiasts in the greater Los angeles, California, area. Filmmaker: Daniel Brea Series Description: If you need to know how to repair a bent wheel on your mountain bike, perform necessary maintenance, or select the right mountain bike frame for your needs, these expert tips will set on the right path. An experienced bike repair professional shares his insights in this free video series

Learn how to remove a mountain bike gear cassette in this free bike care and maintenance video series. Expert: Mickey Denoncourt Contact: www.spookybikes.com Bio: Mickey Denoncourt owns Spooky Bikes, at www.spookybikes.com. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

The Shimano STI lever offers a typical example of a dual-level integrated lever that operates both the rear brake and the gears. This free video teaches you the basics of gear shifting as you learn about mountain bikes with a pro. Expert: Carlos Bautista Bio: Carlos Bautista serves the Los Angeles, California biking community as one of the owners of Universal Cycle. Filmmaker: Ian Sewall Series Description: Whether you’ve just discovered mountain biking or just want to learn more about mountain bikes with a pro’s expert advice, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge in this free video series. Learn about choosing the right pedals, installing cleats, shifting gears, adjusting the suspension and more.

Many current mountain bikes have 10 gears operated by both hands, with the right hand performing most of the incremental shifting to change the level of tension to either deliver more speed or make the bike easier to pedal. This free video shows you how the gear settings interact as you learn about mountain bikes with a pro. Expert: Carlos Bautista Bio: Carlos Bautista serves the Los Angeles, California biking community as one of the owners of Universal Cycle. Filmmaker: Ian Sewall Series Description: Whether you’ve just discovered mountain biking or just want to learn more about mountain bikes with a pro’s expert advice, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge in this free video series. Learn about choosing the right pedals, installing cleats, shifting gears, adjusting the suspension and more.

Using the combination of a shock pump and the shock’s O ring, you adjust the suspension on a higher-end mountain bike by altering air pressure levels. Get valuable tips on adjusting your suspension as you learn about mountain bikes with a pro in this free video. Expert: Carlos Bautista Bio: Carlos Bautista serves the Los Angeles, California biking community as one of the owners of Universal Cycle. Filmmaker: Ian Sewall Series Description: Whether you’ve just discovered mountain biking or just want to learn more about mountain bikes with a pro’s expert advice, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge in this free video series. Learn about choosing the right pedals, installing cleats, shifting gears, adjusting the suspension and more.

Learn how to remove a mountain bike gear cassette in this free bike care and maintenance video series. Expert: Mickey Denoncourt Contact: www.spookybikes.com Bio: Mickey Denoncourt owns Spooky Bikes, at www.spookybikes.com. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Learn how to install a mountain bike gear cassette and what you should do with the one you removed from your bike in this free bike care and maintenance video series. Expert: Mickey Denoncourt Contact: www.spookybikes.com Bio: Mickey Denoncourt owns Spooky Bikes, at www.spookybikes.com. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Some mountain bike shoes require you to install the cleats yourself by fitting them into the shoe and tightening the bolts with an Allen wrench. This free video shows you the proper technique for cleat installation as you learn about mountain bikes with a pro. Expert: Carlos Bautista Bio: Carlos Bautista serves the Los Angeles, California biking community as one of the owners of Universal Cycle. Filmmaker: Ian Sewall Series Description: Whether you’ve just discovered mountain biking or just want to learn more about mountain bikes with a pro’s expert advice, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge in this free video series. Learn about choosing the right pedals, installing cleats, shifting gears, adjusting the suspension and more.

The different parts of a mountain bike, like its seat, handle bars, shifters and break levels, arediscussed in this free video series. Expert: Rick Van Hoorn Bio: Rick Van Hoorn has been riding mountain bikes since 1987. He has professionally taught mountain biking and has created and led bike camping trips and wine tours. Filmmaker: Diana Bacon