Question: I would like to get some mountain biking tips?
I am new to mountain biking. I would like to know more about this sport, and to get mountain biking tips from people who are into mountain biking.
Answer:
Answer by David Lidor
Hi Bari
The sport of mountain biking in itself offers a multitude of possibilities, from cross-country exploration on bikes with or without suspension, to more hair-raising descents down mountain single track on freeride biking or down hill biking with full suspension downhill mountain bikes.
At its most basic level, mountain biking can be defined as riding that takes place off the paved road. This includes dirt or gravel single track trails, logging roads, forest paths, deserts dried-up or muddy creek beds, and so on. This sort of riding, called cross-country mountain biking, by people of any skill level.
Many different mountain bikes can be used for cross-country riding. Because cross-country terrain often demands that the rider climb steep embankments or trails, lighter bikes are preferred for ease of ascent. Similarly, the rider will also benefit from front, if not rear suspension on the mountain bike. This not only makes the ride more comfortable, but also helps to keep your wheels in contact with the ground.
I am currently riding a Santa Cruz Superlight, and compared to a hard tail mountain bike, I must say that dual suspension makes for a very plush ride!
There are many mountain biking tips: tips about biking equipment, mountain bicycle safety tips and about bicycling nutrition & hydration.
You are invited to visit my page – http://www.bike-riding-guide.com/mountain-biking-tips.html, and get many mountain biking tips.
David
http://www.bike-riding-guide.com
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