| One of the newest inventions we see is the | | | | like the motocross bikes. They have big tires and disc |
| mountain bike. These bikes are a mix of both BMX as | | | | brakes, suspension - back and front with a lot of |
| well as the road bike. These bikes do not have too | | | | movement, no engine and long wheel bases to |
| many gears and no suspension. There are a number | | | | provide a lot of comfort. Some of the cross country |
| of important things to consider while shopping for | | | | bikes also have all these things but they 'have to be' |
| mountain bikes. Handle bars, stems, wheel rims, tires, | | | | light. For better controllability as well as suspension |
| gears as well as the suspension are some of the | | | | many people prefer V-brakes, back and front. |
| most important things that have to be looked into | | | | Every part of the mountain bike is important: |
| while purchasing. | | | | Frames of mountain bikes were originally made from |
| Mountain biking started as a hobby initially, but | | | | steel and nice shiny chrome. With the advancement |
| nowadays it has become a serious sport and included | | | | of technology, not only did the road bikes change but |
| even in the Olympics. Most parts of mountain bikes | | | | also the bike frames. Most popularly used materials |
| are made in such a way that they save on weight | | | | are carbon fiber and lightweight alloy for bicycle |
| and display a lot of strength. | | | | frames having compact frame designs. You can buy |
| Check out reviews: | | | | different set ups, but depending on the use of the |
| A number of reviews on different bikes can be read | | | | bikes, the place you live and the terrain you want to |
| in magazines as well as on the internet. Before | | | | use it on, you need to weight the pros and cons |
| purchase, it becomes necessary to look at the | | | | accordingly. |
| reviews. Tires can be bought with treads for all | | | | These bikes can be a great investment for many. |
| conditions and to fit the standard wheel size well. | | | | Some may try to customize a BMX with bigger |
| Some of the companies make specific equipment for | | | | wheels and for better grip. Gears were considered |
| these bikes. | | | | unimportant to road bike technology earlier and had |
| A mixture of agility, technicality and strength defines | | | | to be taken off; after which specific equipment |
| this hard sport called 'cross country biking', especially | | | | started being manufactured. Now, things are |
| while down hilling. Down hill mountain bikes are just | | | | different. |