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SimpleMTB.com was created in 2020 to simplify the sport of mountain biking for any potential newcomers. The industry is constantly changing and it can be hard to keep up with all of the latest and greatest gear and products. None of that is required to get out and enjoy a trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, we focus on the basics and keep it simple. You don’t need an expensive brand new bike or the latest fashionable gear in order to get started in the world of mountain biking. You need a bike, a helmet, and the desire to explore. Everything else is extra!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Tim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been mountain biking for what feels like my whole life. As a teenager, I raced downhill while working at a bike shop. Years later, mountain biking has become a side hobby for me. I created SimpleMTB.com as a way to share tips and tricks I\u2019ve learned with any newcomers to the sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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