| With mountain biking being a very popular sport, there | | | | brakes. Rarely available off the shelf, most riders like |
| are many bikes to choose from. Depending on what | | | | to custom build their own. |
| type of riding you like, the style of bikes you can | | | | 3. Trials Trail mountain biking involves a great degree |
| choose from will vary. Below, you'll find tips on the | | | | of skill and is classified as the precision riding of the |
| different types of bikes available. | | | | sport. Similiar to downhill bikes, trial riders will often build |
| 1. Cross country Almost all mountain bikes will fit into | | | | their own bikes rather than purchase one off a shelf. |
| this category. Cross country mountain bikes are light | | | | Generally very light and very strong, these bikes |
| weight, making them easy to ride over most terrains, | | | | require a lot of discipline. |
| even up and down hills. This is the most common | | | | 4. Jump and slalom Slalom and jump bikes are very |
| mountain bike and it can be used with ease for riding | | | | strong and designed for jumping, street racing, and |
| on the path or even commuting. | | | | slalom. They offer a front suspension and use very |
| 2. Downhill These types of bikes are for serious bikers | | | | strong components dedicated to what they do. These |
| who crave the ultimate adventure. Downhill bikes have | | | | bikes are very popular with the sport of mountain |
| front and rear suspension, strong parts, and disc | | | | biking. |