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Mountain bikes, or MTB for short, are strongly built with wide tyres to give a good grip for off-roading. They are classed as all terrain bicycles, which is why they’re also often referred to as an ATB. They are designed for jumping and off road cycling, and give extra stability when traversing off road terrain. Cross Country Mountain bikes are often referred to as XC cycles, and are designed for riding cross country trails and paths.
Two major features of mountain bikes are pedal power and terrain handling. Decide what you want do with your bike so you can choose the model wisely.
Frames and suspensions vary with the type of mountain bike you choose. Examples of different types of mountain bikes include hardtail, trail mountain bikes, cross country trail bikes, cross country race bikes, freeride, dirt jump bikes and downhill bikes.
A couple of good rules: buy the bike that fits your needs, and buy the best bike you can afford because the quality gets better the more you pay.
Choices
Hard tail mountain bikes have front suspension and no rear suspension. These work well if you want to ride smooth surfaces and include a few bumpy trails. It can be a good cycle to start with because they are less expensive.
Trail bikes, or all mountain bikes as they are sometimes called, are regular bikes for riding on regular trails. They have good front suspension and are comfortable on regular paths.
Cross country trail bikes are popular with people who want to do distance riding on cross country trails. They provide good comfort over rough terrain.
Cross-country race bikes are ideal for covering off-road terrain at speed.
Dirtjump bikes have rugged construction and good suspension. They’ll have good tyres for gripping all terrain and powerful brakes.
Downhill bikes are ideal for travelling at speed down hills. They’ve got good safety features, powerful brakes and solid frames.
There are lots of trails throughout the UK and Ireland that are ideal for mountain biking. It’s a popular sport and you can find a considerable amount of information on the internet. If your new hobby turns into a passion, there will be a choice of clubs for you to join. Club meetings, competitions and events are held throughout the year at venues all over the country. So if you want to ride through mountains, dirt paths, trails and any unmade roads, choose mountain biking as your new sport.
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