We explain the differences between mountain bike drop bars vs. flat bars, considerations when choosing between them, their advantages and disadvantages, when to use them, and how to install them.

We discuss whether you can put drop handlebars on a mountain bike, why you should or shouldn’t put them on, what factors to consider, who should use drop bars, and how to install and use them.

We explain mountain bike drop weight, why drop bars differ, where body weight is centered, how the mountain bike drop bar weight affects steering and handling & more.

What are mountain bike drop bars and why do you need them? We discuss different styles and types of drop bars, what the advantages of using them are, how to choose them, and the various features of drop bars.

We provide 11 steps for adding drop bars to a mountain bike and look at their advantages, what you will need to install a drop bar, what options are available, and which would be best for you.

We look at common mountain bike grip upgrades for you to implement including hand grips and tire grips. We explain what upgrades would be needed for various scenarios and when and how to replace the grips.

We explain how to choose the best mountain bike body armor upgrades by looking at common injuries to avoid, and how to avoid them by choosing the best mountain bike armor 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.