But for those of us who do have decent fitness, we can turn the chore of mountain bike climbing into fun. But to make the ups fun, knowing a few basics to make climbing more manageable is helpful.

If your full-suspension bike feels harsh or unsettled, it might not be your settings—it could be how much mass is bouncing ...

While it is essential to work from these fundamental mountain bike basics, it is also important to progress beyond them; frankly, some may be holding you back in the corners. Braking seems like ...

Seb Stott is a former technical writer for BikeRadar. Seb's been riding mountain bikes for more than half his life, ever since getting hooked on a tiny 24Seven Crosser aged 13. He's raced downhill ...