| Stores are swamped with all kinds of bikes. Mountain | | | | since 1970 due to the rapid growth of the sport. |
| bikes are considered to be the best for difficult | | | | Now gear bikes are also available with a limit of 25-28 |
| landscape. Some special types of MTB or ATB (all | | | | gears. These help in gaining speed and making |
| terrain bicycles) are:o Free riding bike.o Down hill | | | | smooth progress for climbing. Disc head instead of |
| bike.o Full suspension bike.o Endurance bike. | | | | cantilever is also a new development in mountain |
| One who is going to ride for the first time should | | | | bikes. Rigid bikes do not have suspension, while |
| select a bicycle made for beginners. Usually these | | | | suspension of a soft tail bike is located at the rear. |
| bikes are used for jumps, sharp turn downs, off-road | | | | Bikes must be light in weight so as to facilitate the |
| cycling, and passing through rocks. These types of | | | | rider to ride frequently without any impeding force. |
| bikes must withstand unexpected and rough | | | | Some beneficial guidelines for riding are:o Grease the |
| passages. Some specifications for Mountain bikes | | | | bicycle's necessary parts. Dry wax lube can be used |
| are:o Wheel and rim of 559 mm according to the | | | | in dry weather and wet oil during wet weather |
| International Standard Organization.o But different | | | | conditions.o After returning from a ride, remove the |
| sizes of rims and wheels are used according to bike | | | | dirt from the bike with water, followed by a smooth |
| height.o The bicycle wheels are wide and twisted to | | | | cloth to dry. As dirt on a chain and in gears increases |
| bear shocks from sudden influences.o The ends on a | | | | friction.o Do not let the lube or grease stick at the |
| handlebar must be used for extra grip to climb | | | | brakes or rims, this may be fatal when brakes are |
| mountains. | | | | applied as brakes may slip and the bicycle is not able |
| Many modern types of bicycles have been developed | | | | to stop. |