How To Choose A Mountain Bike

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Article Title: How To Choose A Mountain Bike

Author: Tim Henry

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The first thing to do before purchasing a bicycle for any

reason is to know what your primary riding is going to be. Most

people initially purchase a dual use bike, something that can be

ridden on road and off road. Eventually, when the bug bites big

it'll be time to invest in a bike that is all muscle for the

mountains.

One of the ways that mountain bikes differ from other bikes is

that they have very strong, lightweight frames, multiple gears,

powerful breaks and wide tires. A comfort bike, or recreational

weekend bike, touring bikes and cruiser bikes are built more

for comfort than durability. WIthin the mountain bike category

there are several types of bikes available; the cross country

bike, the trials bike, the downhill bike and the jump/slalom

bike.

Generally the largest percentage of mountain bikes sold are in

the cross country, or XC classification. These are good dual

purpose bikes. They are lightweight and good for riding over

tough terrain, but they are also comfortable for road riding.

Jump/slalom bikes are also good dual purpose bikes. They are

very strong and have an excellent front suspension.

Downhill and trial bikes are for serious mountain bikers. The

downhill bikes have both front and rear suspension, disc breaks

and are very strong. A trial bike is for a very skilled rider.

Trail riding itself is a very competitive sport demanding a lot

of precision. Most riders of downhill and trail bikes build

their bikes from scratch, choosing each component individually.

You will want to do a lot of reading about different types of

bikes, and you'll want to visit many bike shops. A cross

country mountain bike can cost between $600 and $800 or more.

Some bikers say that your first bike should be the best bike

you can possibly afford, even if you think that it's too much

bike for you. If you buy a low-end bike initially and then find

you want to change components later it can get costly. Before

choosing a bike you will want to ride it. Most dealers allow

for a 15 to 20 minute test ride. If you do a test ride make

sure you go " off road " if you can, even if it's over curbs and

grass. You want to get a feel for the bike.

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