Sep
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What to Look for in a Mountain Bike
Although cycling dates back centuries, specialist mountain bike production has moved forwards considerably over the past 35 years. Originally based on road bikes, the technology has changed enormously to cater for the rigours and strains of cycling on difficult off road conditions.
Off road riding is made much easier thanks to the innovations in the bikes design and build. So you can take on more demanding terrain, harder rides and thanks to the advancement in safety equipment take on much more dangerous descents.
Gears
With up to 27 gears available even the steepest of hills can be taken on.
Suspension
A good quality suspension system is invaluable when off road biking at speed. Most mountain bikes have at least front suspension – great for uneven descents. For the seriously rough stuff you will need a full suspension bike as this will be much easier to ride.
Frames
Tough terrain, heavy use and front-and-Rear Suspension puts a lot of strain on your mountain bike’s frame. This is why super-strong materials and specialised shapes are de rigueur. A mountain bike frame is designed to take all the stress you put it through and still be light enough to drag up those unforgiving ascents.
Brakes
Disc brakes are found on even budget mountain bikes these days. By moving the braking system to the middle of the wheel they are much easier to keep clean as do not come into contact with the ground which will often be wet and muddy.
Tyres
Road bike tyres are very smooth and slim when compared to big, thick mountain bike tyres. These bigger tyres provide better grip and greater stability particularly when travelling at high speed. Different tyre profiles are available depending on the conditions you are likely to encounter.
Women-Specific
Specially designed ladies bikes are available. These bikes are much more suited to the smaller size and shape of women as they have reduced frame sizes and better saddles. We recommend testing a number of ladies bikes from different manufacturers before making the decision to buy as many will have subtle differences.
My WTP Trust 2010
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PZ Racing CR3.3 Alloy Road MTB Seatpost Seat Post White 31.6 x 350 $62.99 |
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