| mer to mountain bikes would be forgiven for thinking | | | | be weighty and much more awkward to carry. |
| they are all pretty much the same. If you know your | | | | It’s this kind of difference that you’re |
| stuff, however, you will know that there are lots of | | | | paying for. The more expensive, better quality |
| mountain bike brands which vary in both quality and | | | | mountain bike brands have lighter alloy frames that |
| price. Although mountain bike brands originate in many | | | | make biking much easier and more enjoyable. Suffice |
| different parts of the world, the best ones are | | | | to say you can go faster on a lighter bike than you |
| known worldwide. Take Claud Butler for example. | | | | can on a heavier framed one. |
| This is a brand originating in the UK, but its top quality | | | | Whatever brand you choose, the brand itself often |
| and lightweight frames are well known and respected | | | | only applies to certain parts of the bike. Sometimes it |
| in the mountain bike community. | | | | will only apply to the actual frame — the rest |
| If you’re setting out to buy a new mountain | | | | of the items that go to make up a complete bike will |
| bike you’ll soon notice the sometimes | | | | be made by other manufacturers.For example, |
| enormous difference between prices for different | | | | perhaps the best known name in gear systems for |
| mountain bike brands. While at first you might think | | | | lots of mountain bike brands is Shimano. Within that |
| you are simply paying more for the famous name of | | | | range there are different varieties, and the best |
| a certain brand, there is a lot more at stake than this. | | | | mountain bike brands will use the best and most |
| When you are out mountain biking, you’ll | | | | expensive gear system. |
| sometimes come across an area of terrain which | | | | Buying a mountain bike isn’t always an easy |
| requires you to hop off your bike and carry it on | | | | prospect. You need to consider which brand will |
| your shoulder for a short distance. If you have a | | | | serve you best, and which accessories have been |
| more expensive bike at the top end of the market, | | | | used to make up each bike underneath the overall |
| you’ll be able to pick it up in one hand and jog | | | | brand name. |
| with it for the required distance if you want to. | | | | It’s worth taking your time to make the best |
| If you have a cheaper version, you’ll find it to | | | | choice for you. |