| Downhill biking is all about speed, thrill, adventure, | | | | serve the purpose as they do not have suspension |
| Adrenaline and control. Those who are new to his | | | | to make the trail in single piece. |
| sport or would love to join this thrill seekers extreme | | | | 4. A hard tail which is the bike with front suspension |
| high should know a few thing before hand when you | | | | will not meet your requirements as they too do not |
| have finally decided to go for a downhill bike.o Bike | | | | have the required balance to let the rider stay on top |
| Types | | | | for a long time. |
| There are several different types of bikes available in | | | | 5. For this purpose the most ideal is a full suspension |
| the market, but all are not suitable for this purpose | | | | bike which can cater for steep hill negotiation with |
| for the following reasons | | | | ease, balance and grace.o What Makes Full |
| 1. All bikes cannot take the rigorous punishment which | | | | Suspension Ideal for This |
| a bike is liable to get in this sport. | | | | The answer is simply the fact that they are built for |
| 2. Most bikes have a center of gravity closer to the | | | | this kill. All downhill bike are required to have full |
| front of the frame and a bit higher than required in | | | | suspension, as you start to descend, you rear shocks |
| this event. Whereas it is required to be as low as | | | | start to settle had shift the maximum weight more |
| possible and more to the rear so that it does not | | | | towards the back thereby shifting the center of |
| topple on the steep slopes, which results in severe | | | | gravity towards the rear this prevents toppling of |
| injuries to the rider. | | | | the bike and make this ride safe. But only when done |
| 3. A road bike or a performance hybrid will never | | | | properly. |