TBS Mountain Bike Blog
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MTB Fork Offset Explained: How It Affects Your Bike’s Handling
05 December - 2024Mountain bike geometry is a complex combination of measurements that impact the bike’s handling and ride feel, and one of the most subtle yet influential measurements is fork offset. Fork offset affects steering response, stability, and how the bike handles...
The Importance of MTB Tire Width: How to Pick the Perfect Size
28 November - 2024The Importance of MTB Tire Width: When it comes to mountain bike tires, size truly matters. Tire width influences everything from traction and handling to comfort and speed. Choosing the right width is about striking the perfect balance for your...
The Importance of Stem Length: Finding Your Sweet Spot
21 November - 2024While handlebars often steal the spotlight in terms of bike setup, stem length plays a crucial role in determining your ride’s feel and performance. The stem connects your handlebars to your steerer tube and impacts everything from steering responsiveness to...
Handlebar Rise and Sweep: What It Means for Your Ride
14 November - 2024When setting up your mountain bike, handlebar selection is crucial to achieving the ideal balance of control, comfort, and performance. Two key aspects of your handlebars that significantly affect your ride are rise and sweep. While these terms might not...
Grips that Stick: Choosing the Right Grips for Your MTB
07 November - 2024Choosing the Right Grips for Your MTB: MTB grips might be one of the smaller components on your bike, but they play a critical role in enhancing comfort, control, and overall riding performance. The right grips can help reduce fatigue,...
Staff Rides: Dylan's Santa Cruz Bronson
31 October - 2024For this article highlighting staff rides, we’ll be taking a look at team member Dylan’s new Santa Cruz Bronson. Dylan made a number of changes after purchasing the bike and we’ll go over all the upgrades below! The Build Frame:...