As we sit and watch the days get short, the weather gets cold, and we pine for a warm sunny day to ride. We get hit with the reality that we are better off riding even if it is indoors. The world of indoor training...
Read MoreAs we sit and watch the days get short, the weather gets cold, and we pine for a warm sunny day to ride. We get hit with the reality that we are better off riding even if it is indoors. The world of indoor training...
Read MoreRear Suspension Explained Bike Suspension Part Four “Shock and Awww Yeah” The shock allows the rear wheel to soak up impacts, helping to keep the tire in contact with the ground, increasing rider control and decreasing rider fatigue. You’ll be...
Read MoreUpgrading Your Front Suspension Bike Suspension Part Three If your current front suspension needs replacing due to non-serviceable wear or damage, you need to know these 4 specs to upgrading your front suspension in order to replace it properly: Axle compatibility: Does your front wheel have a standard...
Read MoreFront Suspension Explained Bike Suspension Part Two Almost all mountain bikes are equipped with front suspension, as well as some hybrid or “comfort” bikes and kids’ bikes. Differences: Suspension on mountain bikes offers a range of adjustments to fine-tune the riding experience. Variations include the type, amount of...
Read MoreForks, Air Cans and Dropper Posts….Oh My! Bike Suspension Part One Not as simple as air it up and ride, bike suspension has many moving parts. Look, here’s the thing: unless you’re the type of person who regularly posts up at the trendiest micro-microbrewery in town, slowly swishing...
Read MoreWhile the buying commitment for a bicycle isn’t quite like that of a car, it can still have its hiccups. Here at Ascent Cycling we try our best to put you into the right bike for your money, intended use and, yes, color! The bike...
Read More“Self-sufficient” is a must-have ethos in Mountain Biking today. Even as the technology of bikes progresses and things like “Tubeless” are apart of the everyday life of the rider, you still gotta be ready with the basic things you need for every ride. It’s the simple things...
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