The Most Confusing Things About Mountain Biking

Why do we describe our gearing as '1 by' when we've actually got 12 gears? What is a freeride/bike park bike? Why are mullet bikes referred to as such when in reality the wheels are the opposite way around? And don't even get us started on clipless pedals! Mountain biking can be a confusing sport sometimes...

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0:00 - Intro
0:12 - The Lingo
1:17 - One-By What?
1:43 - Mullets
2:30 - Who Rides Up?
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3:42 - Race Kit
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