Travis Reill – The Manual https://www.themanual.com The Essential Guide for Men Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themanual.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/cropped-theManual_secondary_logo-512.png?fit=32%2C32&p=1 Travis Reill – The Manual https://www.themanual.com 32 32 190124441 Every rider should know these mountain bike climbing basics https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/mountain-bike-climbing-tips/ Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:32 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1322125 Knowing a few basics to makes climbing more manageable. While climbing will likely be more challenging than descending, you may find that you enjoy pedaling your bike uphill.

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]]> 1322125 Audi has a new eMTB, and it’s looking as phenomenal as their cars https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/audi-emtb-debuts/ Thu, 09 May 2024 13:00:26 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1322328 The all-new Audi eMTB takes a page out of Audi’s electrified Dakar Rally-winning RS Q e-tron racecar, and all that I can say is that it looks pretty damn cool.

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]]> 1322328 The 3 best ways to stay hydrated while mountain biking https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/mountain-biking-hydration-tips/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:00:40 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1319524 Whether you're considering a hip pack, bottle cage, hydration pack, or a combination, the best option is to try some out and find what works best for you.

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]]> 1319524 3 things you need to know about mountain biking in Sedona https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/sedona-mountain-biking-tips/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 18:00:54 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1313512 Forgive me if this sounds a bit cliche, but Sedona is truly like stepping into a postcard. The city sits in a valley surrounded by towering red rock cliffs.

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]]> 1313512 3 must dos before riding your new mountain bike https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/new-mountain-bike-setup-tips/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:00:09 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1312698 They can easily cost several thousand dollars. You'll want to protect that investment, prolonging the life of your mountain bike as much as possible.

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]]> 1312698 Cold weather mountain bike gear from PEARL iZUMi is perfect on chilly days https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/pearl-izumi-cold-weather-mountain-bike-gear-review/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:01:16 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1299314 Pearl Izumi has been a trusted brand in the cycling industry for over 30 years, making quality apparel and gear across all cycling categories.

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]]> 1299314 Is the PEARL iZUMi X-Alp Launch mountain bike shoe for you? https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/pearl-izumi-x-alp-launch-mountain-bike-shoe-review/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:00:33 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1299833 While you can use any footwear for mountain biking, purchasing mountain bike shoes will protect your feet and have you riding more confidently.

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]]> 1299833 You know you’re a mountain biker if… https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/signs-youre-a-mountain-biker/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1306614 So, next time you wish you could be out mountain biking, crack a beer, unfold a camping chair, and spend the evening in the garage with your mountain bike.

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]]> 1306614 3 mountain bike trends we hope to see the industry adopt https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/mountain-bike-trends-we-like/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:00:31 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1303636 Despite mountain bikes reaching a point of near perfection (we got to admit, they’re pretty damn good), there are still a few standards the industry should adopt to make them even better.

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]]> 1303636 Revel Rail 29 review: One of the best mountain bikes we’ve ridden, but is it for you? https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/revel-rail-29-mountain-bike-review/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1302124 Pointing the bike down the mountain is where the Revel Rail 29 opens up. Jumps, drops, steep, and technical terrain, the Rail 29 remained confidently planted to the trail.

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]]> 1302124 3 great reasons you should never buy a used mountain bike https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/used-mountain-bike-cons/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:00:41 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1301578 Buying a used mountain bike comes with risks. While you can inspect the bike and perhaps even take it for a test ride, there's a chance you might miss something.

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]]> 1301578 FORGE+BOND swaps hub, cuts price for revolutionary carbon fiber mountain bike wheels (almost) in half https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/forge-and-bond-slashes-carbon-fiber-wheel-price/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:00:16 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1300520 The same wheel quality, the same ride quality, and the same warranty with a new high-engagement hub—nearly half the price.

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]]> 1300520 3 ways your mountain bike can open your next post-ride beer https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/mountain-bike-to-open-a-beer/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:00:18 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1294866 Staying hydrated is essential while on a mountain bike ride. But the post-ride hydration can be equally as important. I’m talking about beers back at the truck. 

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]]> 1294866 How SRAM fooled us all and changed the mountain bike industry…in a good way https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/how-sram-changed-mountain-bike-industry/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:00:20 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1292762 Solve one of mountain biking’s greatest annoyances four years in advance with the UDH, then release one of the most significant updates to drivetrains. We see you, SRAM. 

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]]> 1292762 Mountain bike helmet showdown: full face vs. half shell helmet https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/types-of-mountain-bike-helmets/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1294108 You will be hard-pressed to find anyone mountain biking without a helmet. Others likely will not ride with them, not wanting to be involved in their unsafe behavior.

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]]> 1294108 Mountain biking mistakes: 5 things new mountain bikers should never do https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/beginner-mountain-biking-mistakes/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:00:14 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1291949 It is entirely normal to be influenced by outside sources when getting into mountain biking. But it can tend to overwhelm newer mountain bikers with information. 

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]]> 1291949 The 5 best mountain biking YouTube channels (and why we like them) https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/mountain-biking-youtube-channels/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:00:56 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1289887 From trail-focused channels to mountain bike hacks and comedy, we’ll tell you why you should like them; they’ll tell you to click “like” and subscribe.

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]]> 1289887 5 critical mountain bike skills you can work on in your driveway https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/at-home-mountain-bike-skills/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:00:52 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1291023 Just because the trails need to thaw out doesn’t mean you can’t work on some critical mountain biking skills. You don’t need to travel far—a driveway will do. 

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]]> 1291023 Forge + Bond 30AM mountain bike carbon wheelset review: Simply put, the best I’ve ridden https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/forge-and-bond-30-am-mountain-bike-carbon-wheelset-review/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:00:51 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1289515 The wheels held corners better than any other wheelset I’ve experienced. This created confidence, allowing me to push harder, ride faster, and stay off the brakes more.

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]]> 1289515 Is your mountain bike seat uncomfortable? This is the secret to a more comfortable ride https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/mountain-bike-seat-measuring-guide/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:00:13 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1285591 Bike seat sizes correlate to your sit bone measurements. And while many bike shops can help you measure your sit bones, there is a simple way to do it at home.

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]]> 1285591 Do you think you should be better at mountain biking than you are? These 3 things could be holding you back https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/mountain-biking-challenges/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:00:01 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1286882 You likely have the means and the know-how to move beyond the hurdles. But we can’t move beyond those hurdles unless we recognize them and intentionally move beyond them.

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]]> 1286882 Mountain bike gift guide: 12 fantastic ideas for the mountain biker in your life https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/best-mountain-biking-gifts/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:30:30 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1288020 Maybe the mountain biker in your life has been rolling on an older mountain bike. Even in the last few years, mountain bikes have changed significantly.

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]]> 1288020 This company is making airless bicycle tires with materials originally designed for NASA’s Mars Rover https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/nasa-designed-airless-bicycle-tires/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:00:12 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1288407 If you feel like indestructible bike tires could only be the work of someplace like NASA, you’d be right. We certainly look forward to tire tracks on the moon.

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]]> 1288407 Mountain bike terminology and jargon, explained: What everything on your bike is actually named https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/mountain-bike-terminology/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1284253 Mountain bike jargon can be confusing, so we are explaining it all in a no-nonsense way.

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]]> 1284253 Mountain bike maintenance during the off season: 3 things you need to do https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/off-season-mountain-bike-maintenance/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:00:25 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1282211 Check with your local bike shop. They will often offer some sort of “overhaul” service that encompasses everything we just addressed.

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]]> 1282211 3 expensive mountain bike upgrades that are worth the splurge https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/expensive-mountain-bike-upgrades-worth-getting/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:30:21 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1281180 So, if we’re not worrying about saving money and just upgrading to the best components, what mountain bike components are top priority?

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]]> 1281180 Ski and snowboard apparel brand Trew Gear crosses into the mountain bike world https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/trew-gear-mountain-bike-apparel/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:00:12 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1280626 Obviously, no one will be donning Trew Gear’s latest bibs while mountain biking, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any apparel that will cross over.

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]]> 1280626 SJCAM C300 is an affordable action camera, but can it do what the Insta360 and GoPro can? https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/sjcam-c300-insta360-comparison/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 04:45:20 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1281617 So, an action camera that is a fraction of the cost can’t do everything an Insta360 or GoPro can do, right? Not according to SJCAM.

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]]> 1281617 How to resurface your mountain bike brakes https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/how-to-resurface-mountain-bike-brakes/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:05 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1281092 To consistently go fast on your mountain bike, you must have quality brakes. Having powerful bike brakes seems counterintuitive for building and maintaining speed, but it is true.

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]]> 1281092 Canyon bikes introduces all new Lux Trail mountain bike lineup with 4 unique models https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/new-canyon-lux-bike/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:15:21 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1279833 Taking inspiration from World Cup race bikes, Canyon’s redesigned Lux Trail brings new levels of speed to a mountain bike created to ride all day.

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