When it comes to mountain biking, we know that it can be a very expensive sport. However, if you look in the right places you’ll find very easy ways to go and mountain bike on a budget. There are plenty of sites out there that offer second hand parts at a much lower price than you would find in a bike shop or even on the internet. One of the best things you can do is try to tap into your local MTB community, if you’re lucky enough to have one that is!
MTB on a budget
The hardest place to start is buying a new bike, as this is generally the most expensive thing you’ll need. Unlike many other sports, there’s no annual membership to pay, no court rental, no ammunition to buy and IF you ride carefully and look after your bike it will last a long time!
It can be an absolute pain taking it easy, which is why we thought we’d point you in the direction of Grinding Gears here you’ll find a wide range of advice, ideas and gear to help you get out on the bike without breaking the bank! There are lots of similar sites out there, but you’ll love this one. It’s honest, direct and most importantly – run by the biking community!
There’s mountain bike reviews of everything from tyre levers all the way down to winter riding kit. If you’re looking for trail reviews, news pieces and videos then you’ll find them all here too. There’s no subscriptions to pay on the site, like you find with some of the bigger magazines, so you can rest assured that all your money can go directly towards buying the best mtb kit for you!
Other ways to save
The biggest money saving thing you can do is to get out there and ride! The more you do this, the more you’re getting from your money. The fitter you get the longer you live, the longer you live the more you get from your bike! Riding isn’t just a nice little hobby to have on the side, it can be a complete lifestyle – a way to cleanse the soul and escape from the daily grind! So go, get out there and ride!
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— Grinding Gears (@GrindingGearsUK) January 30, 2014