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Someone looking for a mountain bike that can run flawlessly in scary downhills, a rocky and muddy bay and long hard rides should consider either the hard tail or the light to medium weight suspension mountain bike. The full suspension is the popular choice for mountain bikers but have the following disadvantages:
- A full suspension mountain bike is heavier by at least two pounds compared to a hard tail.
- A full suspension mountain bike is more expensive, as it is designed to soften the impact of bumpy roads.
- More maintenance work needs to done in a full suspension bike particularly on its rear shock absorbers and pivot lubing.
- The increased weight of a full suspension bike makes it more difficult to use in climbing hills.
However, full suspension mountain bikes offer the following advantages:
- They are safer on the bail out line given that the mountain bike is running at moderate speed.
- Improved control and higher downhill speed.
- Long hard rides are less strenuous and fatiguing.
Given the following, full-suspension are inappropriate for:
- Those that want to be competitive in a cross-country race.
- Those that want to be competitive in an uphill race.
- Bikers on a tight budget
- Bikers that do not want to be bothered too much on maintenance.
A hard tail is ideal for those with limited funds, as this type of mountain bike can perform almost similarly to a full-suspension mountain bike with the additional benefit of being cheaper and easier to maintain. Lightweight full-suspension bikes are considerably better in terms of performance compared to those retailing for slightly below £800 and weighing at least 30 pounds. Bikers buying a hard tail should make sure that what they are getting is equipped with a strong suspension fork.
Those that choose full-suspension bikes claim that their rides are more fun to use, as they can ride swiftly in rough terrain. However, bikers that want to experience the benefits of the two selections should choose a £800 hard tail and a full suspension.
Bigger is not always better
Mountain bikes are designed with a low profile to ensure that the rider will not land on the cross bar if he bounces off the saddle. Those shopping for a new mountain bike should first lift the seat pin an inch about the top end of its travel. The bike might be too big if you cannot reach the pedals or the floor. The frame can be concluded as too big if the seat pin cannot be extended by more than half. However, a biker might need a larger frame if he can still pedal comfortably even if the seat pin is just slightly above its limit mark.
Mountain bike buyers should also consider a chainset with replaceable rings and choose those produced by established companies such as Giant, Specialized and Trek. These brands offer competitively priced quality mountain bikes. Good mountain bike shops add a free helmet, which is a necessity when riding on the road.
Important factors in choosing a mountain bike:
- Buy a product that fits your budget.
- A mountain bike should never be too big.
- Choose a bike appropriate for your riding style.
- Try to push for discounts and possible freebies.
- Purchasing from a local shop is advisable, as you can easily avail of after sales service.
Khieng 'Ken' Chho - Mountain Bike [http://mountain-bike.1w3b.com]
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Get Up and Get Into Mountain Biking- Here's Some Tips to Get you Started!
So, you want to get fit, experience the joys of the great outdoors and have a few thrills and spills along the way? Sounds like you need to get out there and buy yourself a mountain bike. But with full suspension, hardtail and a myriad of mountain bike models from a huge variety of quality manufacturers, what type of mountain bike is right for you? Here we offer a few simple tips that may just help you decide.
Firstly, is it a mountain bike you are really after? A mountain bike is great if you want to ride off the road and get into the great outdoors. If you will mainly be riding along the road or pathways, then perhaps you need to look elsewhere. But for now, we’ll assume that a mountain bike is what you’re after. So, the first decision you will have to make is whether you want a mountain bike with, or without, suspension.
If you want a bike that will provide a smooth ride when you’re travelling up and down on rugged, rocky trails, then you might consider a full suspension bike. A hardtail bike on the other hand has no rear suspension and may or may not have front suspension forks. Hardtail bikes generally weigh less than full suspension bikes and are usually cheaper. Hardtails are often a better choice for beginners. Another advantage worth pointing out is that you will use less energy when you’re pedalling on a Hardtail. This is because on a full suspension bike, when you push down on the pedal, some of your force is lost when the rear suspension compresses. If you’re not sure which way to go, ask your local bike dealer and test ride both a hardtail and full suspension bike.
You’ve now decided that you want either a hardtail or full suspension bike. Now, how much are you willing to spend? Mountain bikes are available from a wide variety of manufacturers each with many different models that may range in price from a few hundred dollars up to thousands of dollars. If you’re a beginner, you may be better buying a cheaper bike to start with. You can always upgrade later. However, this will depend on your intentions. If you want to get involved with your local club and compete in some races, then you’ll probably want to spend more money. Again, discuss this with the local bike dealer or speak to your local mountain biking club.
If you have friends into mountain bike riding, then naturally, speak to them and ask their opinion. One word of warning: when you buy a bike, try to avoid buying one from one of the larger department stores. If you do you’ll probably be disappointed because they’re usually of dubious quality with cheaper components such as brakes and gears. And one thing you don’t want is a mountain bike that won’t change gears properly. It will quickly turn you off mountain bike riding forever! And we don’t want that now, do we?
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For more information, reviews and tips on mountain bikes visit James Sanford's website at BikingHeadz.com, the complete online buyers guide on bikes and bicycles.
How much faster will my mountain bike go with street tires? How does this compare to a road bike?
I currently have a mountain bike, and obviously have knobby tires on it that i ride on the trails with. Can you tell me how much faster my bike will go with tires that are more like road tires, and how that speed relates to how fast people go on road bikes.
I got two sets of wheels for my mountain bike.. A set with 2.5" x 26" Armadillo knobby tires for unpaved-trail use, and another set with 1.5" x 26" Armadillo slicks for street use.
I swap them in and out as the situation demands, but I did experiment with both sets on the street.. According to my cyclocomputer, with the fat 2.5" knobbies, pedaling on the #3 chainring and the #7 cassette gear on flat pavement, my speed tops out at around 14mph. With the 1.5" slicks in the same situation, I was getting 17mph tops.
I'd say you should be able to see a 2-3mph improvement, give or take 1 or 2 mph depending on other factors like your weight and the bike's weight, whether or not the bike has suspension, etc.
Hope this helps some.
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