Jumping isn’t just for adrenaline junkies – it’s a fundamental skill that every mountain biker can and should learn. BikeRadar.com aims to get you safely off the ground…

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First-time full suss users often notice the obvious advantage over hardtail designs – greater comfort over rough terrain. But that sofa-like plush in the rough also means you can go faster before the pounding of the handlebars forces you to grab anchors. If speed is your thing, we’ve got the tips to help you keep the rubber side down and skipping along as fast as possible. Read on to find out how…

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Looks like the Red Bull Rampage is coming in '08! Nothing official yet, but Rachel and Gee Atherton have been riding out in Utah and rumours are spreading. October looks like the likely date. Read more here.

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OK, so I haven't been out on my bike in almost 3 weeks now. Slack! The major problem is that I need to 'fix' my bike after my race - the front derailer isn't working 100% and neither is the rear derailleur for that matter!

Secondly, we've switched from summer time to winter time (the clocks have gone back an hour) so by the time I get home from work it's pitch dark outside! And I have no light.

On the bright side, I have started running to try to stay in shape. Doing about 3km two to three times per week.

I'm going to try to sort out the bike tonight or tomorrow night so that I can get a ride in on the weekend maybe.

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Expert tips and some neat fixes from BikeRadar.com including how to fix a puncture without a new tube/patch, how to fix a torn tyre, how to fix a badly bent wheel without any tools, how to fix a bent or twisted tooth chainring, how to fix a jumping/stiff chain, how to fix a soft shock/fork, how to fix a lost bolt, how to fix a snapped frame and much more.

> How to fix a puncture without a new tube/patch
> How to fix a torn tyre
> How to fix a badly bent wheel without any tools
> How to fix a damaged beyond repair derailleur
> How to fix a bent or twisted tooth chainring
> How to fix a jumping/stiff chain
> How to fix a loose crankarm
> How to fix a soft shock/fork
> How to fix a lost bolt
> How to fix a snapped frame

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