Tuesday, August 21, 2012

How to buy an mtn bike?

Purchasing mountain bikes, for fun or professional use, is a decision that has to be based on one important factor- the purpose. Which mtn bikes are appropriate and should be bought depends on the use that you’re going to put the bike to.

There is a direct relation between the bike you should buy and the kind of riding that you plan to do with the bike. There are different bikes for riding on rough surfaces and different bikes for comparatively smooth and easy surfaces. When buying a mtn bikes, three points that need to be kept in mind are the bike’s forks, saddle and the tires. When looking at the bike’s forks, you need to pay attention to shock. Bikes with shocks are a lot more comfortable riding than the one without shocks. Mountain bikes with shocks are better for riding in rough areas and provide better speed as well. The bike’s saddle can be very light weight with not much padding, while others can be heavier and a lot more padding. Bikes without a lot of padding provide better performance than the ones with it.

Last, but the most important point is the bike’s tires. The tire may be bulky and wide, or it may be narrow and smooth. The wider ones are well suited for rough terrain riding, while the narrower ones are better suited for pavements and such other smooth surfaces, as they offer more speed than the wider and bulkier ones.

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