| A mountain bike buying trip can be more | | | | ask other bikers for the best specialized |
| taxing than the toughest trail. However, it | | | | store for mountain bike buying. You need a |
| becomes quite simple if you put a bit of time | | | | store where you will feel comfortable enough |
| and thought into the purchase! | | | | to ask questions. The salespeople must be |
| | | | knowledgeable, and trustworthy. You must be |
| Planning carefully around your unique | | | | invited to take your bike back for any |
| mountain bike buying requirements, may be | | | | repairs or maintenance. |
| what prevents your bike from becoming just | | | | |
| another silver elephant. | | | | Look for a bike store that has a good |
| | | | reputation and check the qualifications of |
| You will have one set of needs if you plan to | | | | the mechanics working there. A specialist |
| ride frequently, be a serious racer, and take | | | | bike store often adds value in terms of |
| part in events. In this case, you will have | | | | support and after sales service, and will |
| to do some serious mountain bike buying, | | | | contribute to making mountain bike buying a |
| looking for durability and ruggedness in all | | | | pleasant experience. |
| the components. You will also have to look | | | | |
| for a bike that is brash enough to handle any | | | | The salesperson should be able to help you to |
| weather, and conditions that are not ideal. | | | | find the best fit in terms of adjusting the |
| | | | handlebar stem, saddle, seat post, or cranks. |
| If, on the other hand, you are simply going | | | | Make sure that the frame suits you by sitting |
| to enjoy a leisurely weekend ride, your task | | | | astride the bike. You should be able to reach |
| will be much easier. Here, comfort may be | | | | the handlebars easily and not have to balance |
| your main consideration. | | | | on tip-toe. |
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| If you are planning to do a bit of mountain | | | | Your last task when mountain bike buying, is |
| bike buying, you also have to ask yourself if | | | | to scrutinize the warranty, and make sure |
| you will have time to spend on maintaining | | | | that you are sufficiently covered. Also make |
| the bike, or if you will need one that | | | | sure what you may and may not do in terms of |
| doesn't require too much of you in the form | | | | modifications. You don't want to void your |
| of pampering and TLC! | | | | warranty through ignorance. |
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| Decide what your upper price limit is, and | | | | Mountain bike buying may be less expensive in |
| examine your options within that range. Look | | | | July and August when bike shops are getting |
| at slightly more expensive models to get an | | | | rid of older models to make way for new |
| idea of what you get for that price. In the | | | | stock. |
| long run it may well be worth spending a | | | | |
| little more when mountain bike buying, as a | | | | If you are a novice on a mountain bike buying |
| better quality bike may offer better | | | | trip, it is often safer to buy established |
| stability, control, and a safer ride. | | | | brand names like Gary Fisher, Trek, Giant, |
| | | | Klein, Shwinn, Haro, Jeep, or Specialized. |
| When mountain bike buying, you will have to | | | | Because of the volume these companies |
| decide between full suspension and hardtail. | | | | produce, their prices can come down without |
| The more expensive bikes have full | | | | affecting quality. The value in their brand |
| suspension, which adds to riding comfort on | | | | name, also prevents them from using inferior |
| rough terrain. This just means that, similar | | | | components, that will affect the durability |
| to a car, both wheels are suspended by | | | | of the bike. |
| springs and shock absorbers. | | | | |
| | | | Mountain bike buying is a long-term |
| These bikes may be heavier and slower, but | | | | investment. Take the time to make the right |
| for serious mountain biking they offer better | | | | choice! |
| control and a less bumpy ride. If you can | | | | |
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| | | | Best-Mountain-Biking. |
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