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| consider the type of riding that you will be enjoying. | | | | see some of these guys perform. As well as riding at |
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| able to make a knowledgeable decision on which bike | | | | their downhill trail. |
| is going to be best for you. | | | | PRO Professional Mountain Bikes |
| As we all know mountain biking is now a very popular | | | | And of course, there are also the professional grade |
| sport as it gets you outdoors and is a great way to | | | | mountain bikes built specifically for racing and |
| get and stay fit. It really is very good exercise and | | | | mountain bike competitions. As you might expect, |
| helps burn calories very effectively. And of course it | | | | and just like those built for downhill mountain bikers, |
| is great fun too! Go riding with your friends to have | | | | professional MTB bikes are bought by the most |
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| There are several different types of mountain bikes | | | | competing. |
| currently available and the type you choose will be | | | | These bikes are made of high quality and very light |
| determined by the type of mountain biking you want | | | | materials which means they are also very expensive |
| to do. So with some research and by making some | | | | to buy and some manufactures will only provide |
| decisions you will find out what you want and then | | | | these bikes to their team riders for racing. These |
| decide on the perfect mountain bike for your needs. | | | | bikes also tend to be very strong and you will require |
| Firstly you need to learn about which different types | | | | a lot of skill to ride these correctly and get the most |
| of mountain bikes are actually available. | | | | out of them. |
| XC Cross Country Mountain Bikes | | | | Recreational Mountain Bikes |
| Probably the most popular mountain bike is the cross | | | | For those that don't need the high tech and high |
| country bike. These cross-country mountain bikes are | | | | spec of a mountain bike from the XC, DH or PRO |
| now the favorite bike among many of the newer | | | | ranges there are a wide variety of more general use |
| riders. The reason for this is that XC bikes are built | | | | mountain bikes for recreational purposes. These are a |
| to be extremely light in weight. The advantage of | | | | good bike to start with and they are especially |
| this is that it makes it much easier to ride this type | | | | suitable for families as there will be bikes in these |
| of mountain bike over hills and steeper and rougher | | | | ranges for everyone in the family. |
| terrain, without having to get off and walk. | | | | You can get the benefit of full suspension for ride |
| So it's not really surprising that cross country | | | | comfort even if you and you kids do most of your |
| mountain bikes are so popular and they have become | | | | riding on the road. With suspension forks at the front |
| the best selling mountain bike of choice for many. | | | | and rear of the mountain bike you will be able to go |
| You may even find some bikers using their XC bikes | | | | off-road in comfort and try mountain biking in it's real |
| to travel to and from their place of work. Some of | | | | environment and have a lot of fun while doing so! |
| these bikes are full-suspension and others may be | | | | Consider these mountain bike tips on where to buy |
| hardtails and the one you choose really depends on | | | | what you need. Apart from the professional bikes, |
| where you will be doing most of your riding. | | | | you should be able to find most of the other types |
| A couple of useful tips you should remember are that | | | | of mountain bike for sale at your local biking store or |
| on rougher terrain a full suspension bike makes a | | | | go online to find the best deals. Recreation mountain |
| huge difference to your ride quality and that hard | | | | bikes may even be available from your local |
| tails tend to be lighter and faster, but don't provide | | | | department store. But for better advice and technical |
| such a comfortable ride. | | | | knowledge you should visit a mountain bike shop and |
| DH Downhill Mountain Bikes | | | | also test your favorite bike before you buy. |
| For the more experienced mountain biker the | | | | Mountain Bike Safety |
| attraction of a downhill mountain bike is great. These | | | | Always remember though that whatever type of |
| well built bikes will almost always have heavy duty | | | | mountain bike you eventually choose to buy, you |
| front and rear suspensions and full-on disc brakes. | | | | must make sure that your safety is well protected |
| And you will also find that many downhill bikers will | | | | when you are out riding, even for short rides. So |
| custom build their bikes to their own specifications. | | | | make the effort to always wear the proper safety |
| On tip to remember here is that you need to be | | | | equipment. A helmet is essential at all times! |
| very experienced before you try downhill mountain | | | | So choose the best mountain bike for your ability, |
| biking as it is dangerous and you could get hurt! The | | | | riding location and budget. Then go out and enjoy |
| guys that do this always wear special protective gear | | | | yourself, but ride safely! |
| and strong full face helmets and if you want to | | | | |