| When it comes to riding mountain bike, you have to do | | | | with better suspension and reduction in weight. |
| more than just research. The task is a little harder than | | | | Therefore, you have to spend as much as $500 or |
| it is to find a good racing bike. First, you have to ask | | | | more. You will see that the frames are usually made |
| yourself whether you want the the bike for road | | | | from aluminium or high-tensile steel. The speed you get |
| usage or not. This is because there are two types of | | | | is usually 24 and will weigh about 20 pounds. |
| mountain bikes, one for the road and another for | | | | Suspension can also be adjusted to your liking. |
| off-road. | | | | However, if you are a serious rider, then you need to |
| Generally, the on-road mountain bike will need less | | | | prepare to fork out an amount of $800. The main |
| suspension and can be a bit heavier. If you prefer | | | | difference is you get a hydraulic type of suspension |
| off-road types, then be prepared to invest more into | | | | fork. You will also get pedals without clips. The steel |
| the suspension system. | | | | material for the frame will be of high grade. |
| If you shop around, you will see that the standard | | | | Next up the range, we have mountain bikes that will |
| mountain bike comes with steel frames, suspension | | | | typically cost from $1,000 to $1,500. This is where the |
| (front or dual) and managing a speed of 21. Usually the | | | | amateurs taking part in races will pay attention. The |
| price ranges between $250 and $300 for this one. | | | | bike will have 27 speeds and a much lighter weight of |
| You should get this mountain bike if you only need | | | | 24 to 25 pounds. |
| average speed and terrain. Also, you have to know | | | | For the professionals, feel free to invest up to $2,500 |
| that this bike comes with a heavier weight, typically | | | | or more. You will find that the drive train and braking |
| ranging in 30 pounds. The suspension would also be | | | | systems are on par with professional-sports level. |
| very soft. | | | | Weight of the bike is always below 24 pounds. |
| For off-road adventures, you absolutely need a bike | | | | |