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A large percentage of riders with dropper posts are also running 1x10 or 1x11 drivetrains. That means that there are thousands of front shifters lying around doing nothing, and there is an empty spot on the handlebar next to the left brake lever on each of these 1x bikes. With these video you'll learn how to take that useless old front Shimano shifter in your parts bin and turn it into an awesome dropper post switch for free! Of course this will void your shifter's warranty, so after you make this mod, do us a favor and don't try to...

A large percentage of riders with dropper posts are also running 1x10 or 1x11 drivetrains. That means that there are a thousands of front shifters lying around doing nothing, and there is an empty spot on the handlebar next to the left brake lever on each of these 1x bikes. In this video we’ll show you how to modify that old SRAM front shifter in your parts bin to work as a dropper post switch. There are a ton of different shifters out there from SRAM, and they are all a little different, but the general internal designs are very...

You want to be faster right? Unfortunately, “just riding more” is not going to win you any races; you’ve got to push yourself. Dedicated training, however, requires both time and monetary resources that not all of us have. Luckily, there are several things you can do on your regular rides to noticeably boost your fitness and skills. They won’t always be easy, but they work. Plus, you can do them on any ride, and no one will be able to accuse you of actually “training.” Remember, there is the potential for injury with any training technique; if you don’t feel...

Just as crucial as performing day-to-day maintenance procedures, keeping your bike presentable is a sure-fire way to increase the service life of your components and stay on top of any issues that may develop. Regular washings provide a chance to look for cracks in the frame, keep an eye on drivetrain wear, and notice any loose parts. Remember; a clean bike is a happy bike! Waterless Put the bike in a stand and take the wheels off. Put plastic bags over the brake calipers and use rubber bands to hold the bags in place. These will protect your pads from...

Just like you want to ride with speed and flow, your bike should be silky smooth as well. Proper lubrication is a critical part of maintaining your bike, and should be performed on a regular schedule. Anywhere metal contacts metal will benefit from lubrication, although different parts require different strategies. Here are the crucial procedures to follow and the reasons behind them. Let’s start with chains. There are a few ways to go about lubing chains; however, the most effective and efficient method we’ve found is to take your time and go link by link applying the lube to each...

As sleek and svelte as carbon frames are, there are still those unsightly housing runs cluttering up the bike's profile. Apparently someone of great importance decided that cable and brake housing was embarrassing and should be hidden away, convenience be damned. Thus ushered in the era of internally routed frames, the bane of mechanics everywhere. Hopefully someday frame designers will return to their senses to bring cable stops back to the outside of our frames. Until that day comes, let Art's Cyclery present a few techniques to help making running cable and brake housing through internally routed frames a bit...

As avid mountain bikers, we can find a myriad of good reasons to purchase a new bike. Family members and significant others may not see the justification in draining a bank account on a new carbon steed like we do, however. Art's Cyclery and Vital MTB provide some legitimate reasons to help convince those in your life that a new bike may be worth its weight in gold.