| If you are new to mountain biking then you may not | | | | rims and tires for different mountain bike activities is |
| realize that the type of rims that you have on your | | | | definitely advised and it will reduce the risk of any |
| bike can actually alter your riding experience. They | | | | accidents from occurring. |
| can either help you or harm you and so it is | | | | If you frequently jump with your bike and take part |
| important to know the difference between the | | | | in downhill riding, your bike will go through a lot of |
| different rims available. If you are using the bike for | | | | pressure. If you want to remain safe then it is vital |
| cross-country, jumping and free-riding then heavy | | | | that you ensure that the rims are up to the pressure |
| rims will likely be needed. However, if you are just | | | | they are put through. If the rim is not string enough |
| planning on doing trail riding then you should stick to a | | | | then it will bend and the bike will become impossible |
| rim which is lighter as this will allow better and | | | | to ride. Also, a broken rim can cause further |
| smoother movement of the bike. | | | | problems for the bike with the brake pads and the |
| The Difference between Rims | | | | chain all likely to become damaged. |
| You should find that the rims on your mountain bike | | | | Another important factor to take into consideration is |
| are the same at the front and the back of the bike. | | | | the spokes on the rims. You need to ensure that |
| This is mainly to help with stability as if you have a | | | | they have the proper tension and you can tell this by |
| heavy rim at the back and a lighter one at the front | | | | simply listening to them. Gently hit them with a |
| it could really cause problems with balance. This is | | | | wrench and listen to see whether there is a dull thud. |
| especially problematic if you are using the bike to | | | | If there is then you will need to tighten up the |
| perform tricks and to take part in jumps. So you will | | | | spokes. If you take care of the spokes then they will |
| need to ensure that the rims that you use are | | | | take care of the rims. |
| suitable for the type of activity you will be taking | | | | Overall it is important to take into account the |
| part in. | | | | activities you will be taking part in on your bike. If |
| If you are planning on using the mountain bike for | | | | you are planning on jumping and taking part in more |
| jumping and performing tricks, you may want to | | | | extreme mountain bike riding then you will need to |
| ensure that you have different types of tires. These | | | | purchase heavy duty rims if you want to reduce the |
| can be readily mounted onto adequate rims, ready to | | | | risk of injuring yourself and damaging your bike. |
| be used whenever you need them. Having different | | | | |