Ryan Simonovich
Ryan Simonovich has been riding and racing for nearly a decade. He got his start as a cross-country mountain bike racer in California, where he cultivated his love for riding all types of bikes. Ryan eventually gravitated toward enduro and downhill racing but has also been found in the occasional road and cyclo-cross events. Today, he regularly rides the trails of Durango, Colorado, and is aiming to make a career out of chronicling the sport of cycling.
Rides: Santa Cruz Hightower, Specialized Tarmac SL4
Latest articles by Ryan Simonovich

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Features Confused by mountain bike terminology? We break down the lingo so you can understand what bike manufacturers and other MTB riders are talking about

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Buyer's Guide Maximum tire grip and carcass toughness are crucial for making the most of your e-MTB, here's our expert pick...

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From a helmet to the right tools, these are the MTB essentials you need to pack for a good time out on your bike

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Features Here's how you can create your own jumps to practice your airtime skills

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Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best budget mountain bike lights that give you decent brightness, standard features, and a fair price

By Richard Owen Last updated
How To A broken chain might seem like the end of a ride, but it needn't be with these simple fixes that will get bike back in working order

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Features Fastest Known Times originated in trail running and have risen to popularity in mountain biking. We look at the background of attempting FKTs in MTB

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Features Want to get into mountain biking but unsure of the first steps? Then read on for all the info you'll need to get started

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Features Regularly cleaning your mountain bike is important to improve performance and lifespan. Luckily the whole process is relatively simple

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Features If you're new to mountain biking, here's all the basic skills you'll need to hit the trails like a seasoned pro

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How To There are multiple adjustments that can be made when your gears become noisy or start slipping and skipping. Here's everything you need to know to fix things yourself

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Features From rocks and roots to jumps and berms, here are our tips to riding your local singletrack trails better

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Opinion Riding singletrack is what sets mountain biking apart from other types of cycling

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Features Wheel size depends on the type of ride feel a rider is seeking. Here's how to choose the mountain bike wheel size that's right for you

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Features From hardtails to full-suspension bikes, this is our guide to the different types of mountain bikes and what they're intended to do

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Features From riding techniques to clothing options, here are our tips for mountain biking in soggy conditions

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News Canyon's new cross-country bike gets an added dose of capability with longer and slacker geometry and a 120mm fork

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Buyer's Guide The best trail bikes for beginners are mid-travel full-suspension bikes that can ride a little bit of everything. Here is our pick of the best

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Features Tune your fork and shock to get the best possible performance out of your mountain bike

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Features Everything you need to know about mountain bike sizing and fit

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How to Annoying brake rub can really ruin a mountain bike ride, fortunately it's a simple fix to get them running quietly again

By Ryan Simonovich Published
Interview US enduro racer Kera Linn speaks with Bike Perfect about her 2021 season, breaking into Enduro World Series racing, and the health of gravity racing

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News Redesigned knee pads offer comfortable protection to trail and enduro riders

