| A variety of bicycles are available in the market, and | | | | facilitates easy ascending and descending on the |
| they are constructed specifically for different | | | | slopes of the mountains, modified lightweight hand |
| purposes. E.g. ordinary cycles are meant for short | | | | brakes are fitted to ensure better grip and instant |
| travels and leisure rides whereas, racing bicycles are | | | | braking and the balloon type tires ensure a relatively |
| made for competitive racing, they are comparatively | | | | smoother ride. |
| lighter and have thin tires and multiple gears for better | | | | The frame of the bike plays a very important when it |
| performance. | | | | comes to purchasing a mountain bike, it has to be |
| The most important factor that distinguishes between | | | | extremely strong and at the same time it has to be |
| bicycles is the frame of the cycle. If a customer wants | | | | relatively light for easy maneuverability. The basic |
| a bike for mountain biking, he has to specifically | | | | structure of all frames is same, the only thing that |
| purchase a Mountain Bike. The mountain bikes are | | | | makes them different is the material used to construct |
| subjected to a lot of rugged terrain and hence the | | | | them. Generally frames are made either of carbon |
| frame has to be really strong, and at the same time it | | | | fiber, titanium or steel, the favorite being steel, as it is |
| has to be light for better maneuverable. | | | | light yet very strong and is found in abundance. |
| To help you understand this process, a through | | | | Although difficult to work with, Titanium and carbon |
| knowledge of the sport of mountain bicycling, the | | | | fiber have also been used for construction of the |
| variety of bicycle frames available in the market and | | | | mountain bike frame. Basically Titanium is similar to |
| the cost is very important. | | | | steel and aluminum but is comparatively lighter, and is |
| The sport of Mountain Bicycling | | | | scratch resistant and rust proof. |
| The sport of Mountain bicycling has gained popularity | | | | Carbon fiber is a combination of aluminum and carbon |
| since its origin in the 70's. It is the ultimate sport for | | | | fiber. A mixture of both is dipped in glue and is molded |
| those who love cycling and exploring the rugged | | | | in tubular form and these tubes are used to construct |
| outdoors. One can take up mountain bicycling just to | | | | the frames. |
| enjoy the thrills of riding on a rugged countryside area | | | | Cost |
| or participate in formal competitions, or simply enjoy it | | | | The cost of the bicycle plays a very important role |
| as a good form of exercise. | | | | when it comes to purchasing a good mountain bicycle. |
| Range of Mountain Bicycle Frames available. | | | | Basically, the price of the bike depends on the material |
| Mountain bicycles are manufactured specially to | | | | used for its construction. The most expensive bikes |
| withstand the pounding of the harsh terrain. They are | | | | are the once with Titanium and carbon fiber frames, |
| fitted with special accessories for better performance. | | | | once made of steel are relatively cheaper. |
| Often these bicycles are fitted with gears system to | | | | |