| If you plan to buy a mountain bike in the near future, | | | | a lot of padding. Some saddles are heavier and offer |
| there are several factors you will need to take into | | | | a lot of cushioning. Generally, mountain bikes that |
| consideration. One of the most important factors of | | | | have saddles without a lot of padding are more high |
| choosing a mountain bike is what you are going to be | | | | performance oriented, while those that have more |
| using the mountain bike for. | | | | cushioning in the saddle are designed for leisurely |
| For example, the most avid mountain bikers, as the | | | | riding. Some mountain bikes also have shock |
| name implies, like to take their mountain bikes to | | | | absorbent seat posts. |
| rugged and rocky mountain terrain. Other mountain | | | | If you find that you like a higher performance |
| bikers prefer unpaved roads and trails, while other | | | | mountain bike better than a mountain bike that is |
| mountain bike enthusiasts stick to paved roads and | | | | designed for comfort, but do not like the saddle, |
| bike paths. | | | | keep in mind that you can always switch the saddle |
| There is a direct correlation to kind of riding you will | | | | out for a more comfortable one. |
| do and the type of mountain bike you should buy. | | | | Mountain Bike Tires |
| Three things to pay special attention to are the | | | | When you buy a mountain bike, take a look at the |
| mountain bike's tires, the mountain bike's forks, and | | | | tires. Do you plan to ride on very rugged terrain? |
| the mountain bike's saddle. | | | | Then make sure the tires are wide, a little bulky, and |
| Mountain Bike Forks | | | | provides lots of traction. Do you plan on riding only |
| There are different types of mountain bike forks, | | | | on pavement? Then stick with a tire that is a little |
| but the main thing you want to look for are shocks. | | | | narrower and smoother, but provides a little bit of |
| Mountain bikes with shocks will generally be more | | | | traction. This doesn't mean that you can't use a tire |
| comfortable to ride than those that do not have | | | | with a lot of traction on pavement, but you will get |
| shocks, and will also be better equipped to go over | | | | more speed with a smoother tire. |
| rougher terrain. Mountain bikes without shocks will | | | | These are just a few basic things to look for in a |
| have a more rigid feel to them, but you may find | | | | mountain bike. Ultimately, buy a mountain bike that |
| that these bikes are built more for speed than | | | | you enjoy riding...you will probably be riding the |
| mountain bikes without shocks. | | | | mountain bike you purchase for the next 5 or 10 |
| Mountain Bike Saddles | | | | years! |
| Some saddles are very light weight and do not offer | | | | |