| You are a biking champ - ruler of the vast | | | | derailleur inwards. And to shift down to a heavier |
| mountain trails. But your fame will become dull if | | | | gear turn the grip shift outward. |
| you don't understand the various parts of your | | | | Gear |
| mean machine. So to become a complete champ | | | | Mountain bikes are meant to stomp on Steep |
| it is necessary to enhance your knowledge about | | | | Mountain trails and are usually equipped with |
| different mountain bike parts. | | | | outstanding gear ratios. The most popular one is |
| The Basic Parts Of A Mountain Bike | | | | the 36x34, which the mountain biker christens as |
| The Frame | | | | "granny" gear. With this gear, you can trudge |
| The frame of a mountain bike is smaller than that | | | | steep hills at a high tempo. |
| of a road bike. But the angle is very relaxing for | | | | Brakes |
| the rider so that he can maneuver the bike with | | | | Today's mountain bikes have passed the stage of |
| skillful agility over different grounds. Mountain bike | | | | coaster brakes. Today the "V" brakes or the |
| manufacturers build bikes, which are gender | | | | linear pull-type brakes are regular in mountain |
| specific. So while you buy a bike be sure to get | | | | bikes. You can have Disk Brakes for high-end |
| the right sizing. | | | | mountain bikes. Disk Brakes are highly proficient, |
| The Handlebars | | | | as its feat does not get clogged by water or |
| The handlebars of a mountain bike are flat, usually | | | | mud. You must keep your timing intact for a |
| as wide as the rider's shoulders. However, | | | | good braking performance. |
| depending on the rider's preference it could be | | | | Pedals |
| narrower or wider. Riser bars are fast becoming | | | | The mountain bike riders use two types of pedals. |
| popular as it looks attractive and gives the riders | | | | One is the toe clip, which can be made up of |
| a more upright position. You can add bar ends to | | | | metal or plastic and is compatible with any kind of |
| the handlebars, which will allow more hand | | | | rubber shoe. The second type is the clipless pedal |
| positions and give more comfort to the rider. | | | | for which the biker has to wear a special kind of |
| Bike Crank And Derailleur | | | | shoe. Clipless pedals raise the transfer of power |
| A crank is connected to the bottom bracket of | | | | from the rider to the bike. |
| the frame with pedals attached to the tip of each | | | | Saddle |
| crank. Crank has chainrings attached to it. The | | | | A saddle is necessary for your comfort while you |
| gear and chainrings are outfitted with derailleurs. | | | | chomp your way through a rugged ride. Make |
| The derailleurs, using the shifters that are placed | | | | your seat comfortable with a perfect saddle for |
| at the handlebars, derail one gear to the other | | | | you. |
| and the chain from one chainring to the other. | | | | Wheels and Tires |
| The finer the quality of the derailleur the more | | | | There are plenty of wheel sets in the market, |
| exact the shifting will be. | | | | which will ensure high performance. Mostly these |
| Shifters | | | | wheels are durable and light but before buying a |
| Shifters activate the front and rear derailleurs | | | | wheel keep in mind the safety factor. |
| setting off the motion of the chain from one gear | | | | Tires are the most important parts of the |
| to the other. | | | | mountain bike. They should have a good grip for a |
| Three basic types of shifters are: | | | | smooth experience. A bad tire can sour up your |
| 1. Thumb Shifter: These are the most basic | | | | whole journey ending it up in some gutter. |
| shifters that are fastened on top of handlebars | | | | Suspension System |
| and are operated by a push and pull of the thumb | | | | Today the suspension system has become |
| and the index finger respectively. | | | | essential for a mountain bike and with improved |
| 2. Rapid Fire Shifters: Rapid-fire shifters are | | | | technology, suspensions are now cheaper and |
| generally fixed at the bottom of the handlebar | | | | simpler to handle. This is evident in fork |
| and are activated by a two push buttons. For | | | | suspension system of hardtail mountain bikes. |
| newer models a push and pull lever is used. | | | | Knowing about the components of a mountain |
| 3. Grip Shifters: A grip shifter acts like a | | | | bike will make your bike live long and healthy |
| motorcycle throttle. To shift up to a lighter gear | | | | always ready for a rousing journey. |
| you have to turn the grip shift for the rear | | | | |