| Mountain biking has changed drastically since its origin, | | | | available in the market. The four categories are A) |
| so have the bikes. New feature have been added to | | | | The fully rigid bike: - these bikes have a fixed rare, no |
| meet the growing challenges of the sport. Ultra light | | | | suspensions and have a frame with a fixed fork. B) |
| bikes, hi-tech gears and suspension have become the | | | | the Hard tail bike :- it is similar to the fully rigid bike, the |
| need of the day to increase efficiency of the bike and | | | | only difference is the suspension in the front wheel. C) |
| the rider. | | | | the Soft tail bike :- it has a frame that offers rear |
| Investing in a good mountain bike | | | | suspension to a certain extent, which is activated by |
| Selecting a good quality mountain bike is the most | | | | flexing the frame. Pivots are not used here and D) the |
| important step in mountain biking. Although it is | | | | full or dual suspension bike: - they have suspension |
| comparatively more expensive than ordinary bikes, | | | | fitted on both the front and the rear wheel and pivots |
| buying a good bike is a must considering the hardships | | | | are used to move the rear wheel. |
| it will be subjected to while venturing out on the hill | | | | Mountain bikes are available in many designs for e.g. |
| slopes. These bikes are specially designed to endure a | | | | cross country (XC), endure/all mountains (AM), free |
| lot of pounding in the process. They are fitted with | | | | ride (FR), dirt jumping - urban and street, trial, downhill |
| special tires and suspensions to reduce the stress on | | | | (DH) single speed, and 4-cross racing. The design |
| the rider and the bike and make the ride comparatively | | | | basically depends on the type of route it's going to be |
| smoother. | | | | used on. |
| Todays Standard Equipment includes front wheel | | | | Mountain biking is reaching new heights today with |
| suspension by default. | | | | competitions becoming more and more aggressive. |
| Now a days more and more bikers are opting for dual | | | | The modern day bikes have been specially modified to |
| suspension bikes, as they are definitely more | | | | suit the rider's requirements. Now a days Mountain |
| comfortable than single suspension bike. Similarly bikes | | | | bikes have aerodynamic frames - these are lighter but |
| with large wheels are also gaining popularity compared | | | | yet very strong. They are fitted with three gears on |
| to bikes with smaller tires and riser handlebars. Some | | | | the front wheel while the next few would be on the |
| bikes also have handle bars tha have bar ends for | | | | back wheel and have speeds varying from 21, 24 |
| better support. | | | | even up to 27. |
| Basically four categories of Mountain bikes are | | | | |