The Mountain Bike

With mountain biking being a very popular sport, there are many bikes to choose from. Depending on what type of riding you like, the style of bikes you can choose from will vary. Below, you'll find tips on the different types of bikes available. 1. Cross country Almost all mountain bikes will fit into this category. Cross country mountain bikes are light weight, … [Read more...] about Different Types of Mountain Bikes

The designs for mountain bikes can be classified in three categories based on suspension: 1. Hardtail - A frame with no rear suspension, often containing a front suspension fork. 2. Fully rigid - This is a sub type of hardtail, with a rigid fork. 3. Dual or full suspension - These bikes offer a front suspension fork and a rear suspension that are integrated into the … [Read more...] about Mountain Bike Designs

A mountain bike is the one thing you need before you go mountain biking. A mountain bike contains many parts, which will be covered below: 1. Bottom bracket - This attaches the crankset to the body of a bike. 2. Brake cable - This is the cable that connects the brake lever to the brake mechanism. 3. Brake lever - The lever on the handlebar to activate the brakes. The … [Read more...] about Mountain Bike Anatomy