| The market is witnessing a flurry of new product | | | | experts and the test results are published for the |
| launches, each with its own unique selling proposition. | | | | benefit of consumers. Often websites and magazines |
| It is becoming increasingly tougher for a beginner to | | | | compare a number of bikes on key criteria and |
| figure out which bike will best serve his requirements. | | | | provide ratings along with their recommendations. |
| Interestingly, mountain bikers have a huge presence | | | | This can be a big help to anyone interested in |
| on the World Wide Web. Specialized magazines on | | | | purchasing a bike. |
| mountain bikes and mountain biking as a sport are | | | | Forums are an important part of mountain biking |
| available as well. | | | | websites because they allow users to post their |
| Mountain biking websites and magazines provide a | | | | experiences, reviews as well as their complaints. |
| wonderful variety of information for all types of | | | | Reading these posts can be an educating experience; |
| mountain bikers, ranging from the seasoned | | | | the sheer number of posts on almost all topics |
| professionals to beginners. Most websites and | | | | related to mountain bikes is simply mind boggling. |
| magazines review the latest bikes and also offer a | | | | Some of the mountain bikes that have recently |
| data bank of information with details about available | | | | received good reviews include the Mongoose Tech 4 |
| bike models, prices and user comments. Each website | | | | Full Suspension Men's Mountain Bike, the 2005 Iron |
| or magazine usually has its own criteria for judging a | | | | Horse Warrior Elite Mountain Bike with dual |
| bike. Besides the basic description of the bike and its | | | | suspension, the Honda 26 In Dual Suspension |
| parts, reviews contain a detailed analysis of all the | | | | Mountain Bike and the Schwinn 26" Men's Aluminum |
| features of a bike. New bikes are test ridden by | | | | Comp Mountain Bike. |