We explain the methods for mountain bike armor qualification, including ASTM, ANSI, and CPSC standards and how to find the right mountain bike armor.

We explain the 5 different types of mountain bike toe clips, bike pedal compatibility, and alternatives to toe clips to help you decide which ones would be best for you.

We discuss different mountain bike armor pieces, the types of armor that are available, who should use it, and under what conditions mountain bike armor should be used.

We share ways to fix a mountain bike tool bag that’s heavy including the changes that you can make to your current setup, how to choose the right tool bag, and the different bag alternatives that are available.

We provide a detailed guide comparing pedal straps vs. toe clips by looking at all the different options, advantages and disadvantages, and rider preferences.

We discuss how to make bike pedal straps from leather, velcro pedal straps, and fixie pedal straps by explaining all the steps from measuring your feet and pedals to connecting your straps to the pedals.

We help you to choose between mountain bike toe clips vs. clipless pedals by looking at different reasons for cycling and types of riding, as well as what your budget might be.

We explain procedures for Mountain bike toe clip installation, what toe clips and strapless toe clips are, all the steps to install and use them, & more.