If you are novice to mountain biking and wish to buy a one, it is not going to an easy task especially with tons of choice about the types of bikes and its brands. You must be aware that mountain bikes are specially designed keeping in mind the safety features for riding on rocky hills, steep descents and rough terrains. Here is a list of few pointers to guide you through the process of shopping for mountain bikes.

·         Keep in mind that mountain bikes are poles apart from racing bicycles or conventional bicycles that are basically designed for ride on streets, roads and paved surfaces. The mountain bike should be capable of with standing jerks and bangs on the uneven surfaces and rough terrains.

·         Mountain bikes are designed depending upon the type of terrain and the type of ride such as cross country, free ride, downhill and trails.

·         Check out the suspension and frame of the mountain bikes. Suspensions of all the types of bikes are generally heavier. Select the right type of suspension such as dual, hard tail, rigid and soft tail.

·         Frame material, its angle and distance from the horizontal axis make a lot of difference to the overall, characteristics of mountain bikes.

·         Above all, the type of brakes and its power are the most crucial factors. Insist on disc brakes.

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