Ultimate Tips to Purchase a Mountain Bike Purchasing a mountain bike can seem like a complicated procedure, with a seemingly overwhelming number of alternatives on offer. Hardtails, fatties, a few with suspension, some without, various wheel sizes and frame materials, and then add in all those various disciplines. The alternatives seem to get no bounds! TYPES OF MOUNTAIN BIKES The kind and objective of each bike can be worlds apart, although mountain bikes fall under several banners like road bikes, for certain terrain and riding ways mountain bikes are tailor-made. BELOW IS A PICTURE OF EACH OF THE THREE IMPORTANT MOUNTAIN TYPES AND WHAT THEY ARE CONSTRUCTED FOR. DUAL-SUSPENSION / FULL SUSPENSION Dual-suspension or complete suspension mountain bikes have suspension related to the front and rear wheels of the bike as the name suggests. For suspension movement proffered, the suspension systems allow for 'travel' which is mountain bike lingo. As a result, the suspension supports absorb the influence from the trails, reducing the impact on the rider and improving traction and comfort. To keep the wheels on the ground for grip, as the suspension improves, typically the rougher the trail, the extra suspension is needed. HARDTAIL Once again, the name of the bike provides away its unique feature. In the front of the bike, hardtail mountain bikes just have suspension and no suspension in the rear, establishing a 'hard tail'. They are normally lighter, as hard tails have only some moving parts and are more inexpensive than dual-suspension mountain bikes, and need less maintenance. The visible suspension mechanism on hard tail bikes can additionally be locked, efficiently establishing a fully rigid bike, as with dual suspension lock-out systems. RIGID Mountain bikes with no suspension at all are described as 'rigid' bikes. To simpler trails, with the tires providing most of the comfort, the shortage of suspension limits the possible use of rigid bikes. For riders considering tackling simpler and more available trails, rigid mountain bikes are a fantastic alternative. Whilst their dearth of front or rear suspension restricts the prospective usage on more technical trails, rigid mountain bikes have the additional advantage of being lighter weight and lower maintenance. Conclusion: There are multiple options available for a mountain bike. Few tips can be helpful while purchasing a mountain bike such as types of mountain bicycles and their usage, their rigidity, and the purpose of using a mountain bike. Contact Us Address: P.O. Box 7734 Al Budoor Bldg., Above Thomas Cook Al Rostamani Exchange, 3rd Floor, Room No.13#, Al Baniyas Square, Deira –Dubai, UAE Phone: +971 4 341 3396 Email: info@dubaibicycles.ae Website: https://dubaibicycles.ae/
