| A mountain bike is very rugged and is designed to | | | | weather conditions. |
| withstand extreme amounts of abuse. The frames | | | | As well, handlebars are flatter, to provide you with a |
| and other components that comprise a mountain bike | | | | more forward positioning; meaning that you will have a |
| are a great deal stronger than other popular types of | | | | better grip on the handlebars for greater ease of |
| bicycle. | | | | "hanging on" as well as steering in even the most |
| Mountain bikes are specifically meant for off-road | | | | awkward circumstances. The gears are within a low |
| biking, such as locations with rugged terrain, or in areas | | | | range, making climbing hills an easier feat to |
| that are mountainous. These bikes ride a great deal | | | | accomplish. |
| more easily over rocks, branches, and other small | | | | Additionally, some of the better types of mountain bike |
| obstacles, however, they are also quite good for road | | | | - for serious off-road cyclists - have suspension |
| riding as well. | | | | systems for greater shock-absorption. This is great for |
| Keep in mind, though, the design is for off-road, so you | | | | riders that like to bike off the road, because as anyone |
| may not find that it is ideally suited to your needs if | | | | who has tried off-road cycling knows, those repeated |
| your intention is primarily for paved surfaces. | | | | sharp bumps and hard landings can get a bit hard on |
| Most mountain bikes have 26" wheels, and between | | | | the body after a while. |
| 21 and 27 gears. | | | | For mountain bikes, prices usually start at |
| The tires for mountain bikes are fat and knobby to | | | | approximately $400. As with all bicycle prices, this |
| facilitate traction, and make your ride more stable, and | | | | range varies greatly as a result of brand, features, and |
| possible even along the most difficult terrain. These | | | | other contributing factors. |
| bikes work well in the rain and various other trying | | | | |