{"id":318,"date":"2021-12-11T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-11T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=305514"},"modified":"2021-12-11T10:21:04","modified_gmt":"2021-12-11T09:21:04","slug":"5-things-youve-got-wrong-with-your-mountain-bike-setup","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/5-things-youve-got-wrong-with-your-mountain-bike-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"5 things you\u2019ve got wrong with your mountain bike setup"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Tom Marvin\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 11 December 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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No new mountain biker will have their bike set up perfectly from the very moment they swing a leg over it, but there are some basic setup mistakes that even veteran shredders often fall foul of.<\/p>\n

While bike setup is a very personal thing, there are a few of these persistent mistakes that we often see on our rides, and each one makes us cry a little bit.<\/p>\n

Taking a few minutes to think about your bike\u2019s setup<\/a> can make a surprising difference to how it performs and how comfortable it is.<\/p>\n

Why not have a look at our list below then get experimenting? Maybe you\u2019ll find your new perfect setup.<\/p>\n

1. Brake lever levels<\/h2>\n
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Pointing your brake levers too far down rolls your wrist over the top of the bars.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

When riding on steeper or more technical terrain, adjusting your brake-lever angle can make a real difference to control and comfort.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly often, you\u2019ll see a brake lever angled down almost towards the fork crown.<\/p>\n

This rotates your wrists over the top of the bars as you reach for the lever, which shifts your body weight forwards. If you hit an unexpected bump, it also means your wrist is more likely to roll further forward.<\/p>\n

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Set the levers a bit higher and your wrists push into the back of the bars, boosting control on steep, tech terrain.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Angling the levers in a flatter position rotates your wrists behind the bars, allowing you to push the bars up and over bumps, and gives more security when you hit those lumps. We\u2019d never go steeper than 40 degrees from horizontal and usually place ours at around 20 to 30 degrees.<\/p>\n

Combine this with a brake bite point that\u2019s closer to the bars and you\u2019ll find yourself less prone to arm pump.<\/p>\n

2. Set your suspension right<\/h2>\n