| With mountain biking being a very popular | | | | brakes. Rarely available off the shelf, most |
| sport, there are many bikes to choose from. | | | | riders like to custom build their own. |
| Depending on what type of riding you like, | | | | |
| the style of bikes you can choose from will | | | | 3. Trials Trail mountain biking involves a |
| vary. Below, you'll find tips on the | | | | great degree of skill and is classified as |
| different types of bikes available. | | | | the precision riding of the sport. Similiar |
| | | | to downhill bikes, trial riders will often |
| 1. Cross country Almost all mountain bikes | | | | build their own bikes rather than purchase |
| will fit into this category. Cross country | | | | one off a shelf. Generally very light and |
| mountain bikes are light weight, making them | | | | very strong, these bikes require a lot of |
| easy to ride over most terrains, even up and | | | | discipline. |
| down hills. This is the most common mountain | | | | |
| bike and it can be used with ease for riding | | | | 4. Jump and slalom Slalom and jump bikes |
| on the path or even commuting. | | | | are very strong and designed for jumping, |
| | | | street racing, and slalom. They offer a |
| 2. Downhill These types of bikes are for | | | | front suspension and use very strong |
| serious bikers who crave the ultimate | | | | components dedicated to what they do. These |
| adventure. Downhill bikes have front and | | | | bikes are very popular with the sport of |
| rear suspension, strong parts, and disc | | | | mountain biking. |