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