| For many people, mountain biking is exciting, green and | | | | it's a given that the person wants 'everything' from the |
| often very expensive. This is why choosing a bike can | | | | outset. So, rather than deciding which features should |
| prove difficult for those who want the best that | | | | be included in the price (eg full-suspension), the big |
| high-end full-suspension mountain bikes can bring with | | | | question in this instance is more about deciding how |
| the speed and lower cost of the hardtails. All the major | | | | much quality each component has. |
| manufacturers advertise mountain bikes that appear to | | | | As an example, the Trek Fuel EX is a bike that's highly |
| fill this need - 'complete mountain biking at an | | | | regarded as an excellent all-rounder with a very |
| affordable price', with various different models on offer | | | | competitive price tag when compared to other |
| such as the Fuel EX 2010 range of Trek mountain | | | | specialist bikes. It has much to recommend it and |
| bikes. | | | | includes the latest technological advances. There are |
| Giant, Orange, Orbea and Trek mountain bikes all have | | | | components such as a full floater rear suspension, |
| 'all-rounders' within their ranges which combine the | | | | which provides greater shock absorbency by using a |
| latest suspension technology with great performance. | | | | dual linkage system. This gives excellent performance |
| However, as with choosing any bike, the same | | | | over a wider range of terrain. |
| questions need to be asked: how do I want to use the | | | | Not only does this Trek mountain bike give a |
| bike, where will I use the bike and how experienced will | | | | comfortable ride, it doesn't compromise on speed |
| I be when handling and controlling the bike? | | | | either and it's seeing superb results from the biking |
| These questions are perhaps harder for someone | | | | community. This is good news for those who want to |
| who has already made the decision to buy an | | | | get fast times on the trail and who might be |
| all-rounder bike because what's really desired is a | | | | considering choosing a hardtail over a substantial |
| high-performing specification for less. The main thing | | | | all-rounder like the Fuel EX. Trek mountain bikes make |
| for these people to remember is the word | | | | the all-rounder decision slightly easier, however it's |
| 'compromise'. | | | | worth considering all respected brands of cycle before |
| For someone who wants an all-rounder like those | | | | deciding on the best purchase. |
| from the range of Trek mountain bikes for example, | | | | |