| Mountain bike is especially designed to use for | | | | thing to remember while selecting a mountain bike is |
| off-road biking that may include jumps, steep turn | | | | to know exactly where you are going to ride this |
| downs, dirt tracks, unpaved and logging roads etc. | | | | and what hurdles you may face. Some important |
| These are typically used to cope efficiently with the | | | | types include, |
| obstacles like rocks, stones or logs. Wheels that are | | | | Cross country mountain bikes that are specially |
| inserted in these bikes have crooked tires that allow | | | | designed for off-road tracks. These may tackle least |
| additional traction as well as absorb any shock that | | | | to moderate hurdles. Light weight material is used in |
| may result due to uneven roads or tracks. In | | | | their formation to ensure fast speed. |
| mountain or hill climbing these bikes are commonly | | | | Hard tail bikes are made of more improved material |
| used. | | | | and have shock absorbing character. These bikes are |
| Historically, the rise of sports, events and | | | | sturdier and need less maintenance as compared to |
| contributions in climbing competitions gave rise to | | | | full suspension bikes. |
| these bikes. The word mountain bike was firstly used | | | | Full suspension bikes looks like motor cycle. They |
| in 1966. In 1970s and 1980s, road bikes companies | | | | have more weight but offer comfortable riding. |
| started manufacturing these bikes at large scale with | | | | These bikes are useful on saddle climbs. |
| the rise of its demand. | | | | Trail mountain bikes have flexible suspension to tackle |
| Designs of these bikes depend on suspension. Four | | | | harder obstructions. However, it has a drawback that |
| important categories include fully rigid, hard tail, soft | | | | paddling requires more force and effort. |
| tail and full suspension bikes. | | | | Down hill mountain bikes are particularly designed for |
| As far as types of mountain bikes are considered, | | | | race tracks with steep slopes. These are suitable for |
| there are several types that are designed to cope | | | | racing. These may run fast when running down the |
| with different obstacles and terrain. Each type has its | | | | hill but it is very difficult and hard to use these bikes |
| own advantages and drawbacks. Moreover, the first | | | | for climbing. |