| Most of the credit to the origin of mountain bikes is | | | | considered the biggest innovation in mountain biking |
| given to a group from Marin County, California, USA | | | | experience. Front suspension introduced in the late 80's |
| during the 1970s. They even had their own races | | | | increases control and makes the ride more |
| called Repack Downhill. They developed their own | | | | comfortable. Rear suspension was proven to give |
| version of bicycles though big tires and others were | | | | riders more control too. |
| later innovations. But they did spawn all of mountain | | | | Disk brake is a device that slows or stops the rotation |
| biking that we know today. A group of black soldiers | | | | of the wheel while it is in motion. It was discovered in |
| from Missoula, Montana called the 25th Infantry Buffalo | | | | the early 90's. Frames are now made of carbon fiber |
| Soldiers (1980's) was one of the earliest references. | | | | and advanced aluminum alloy which are light yet strong |
| The Velo Cross Club Parisian made remarkable | | | | and corrosion-resistant. The indexed shifting, the |
| modifications of having handlebar shifters, frame | | | | threadless headset and better bottom brackets have |
| gussets and some suspension. | | | | made bikes longer-lasting and easier to work on. Year |
| The name "mountain bike" first appeared in print in | | | | after year more innovations were introduced that |
| 1966 as "mountain bicycle". The first mountain bikers | | | | have resulted in increased performance, longer part life |
| were downhillers. They would bring their bikes to a | | | | and significant weight reduction. |
| mountain carried by a truck, and they would race | | | | Today, these bicycles are much lighter, faster, reliable |
| downhill. The first mass production of bicycles was the | | | | and expensive. The transformation continues and |
| Specialized Stump jumper produced in 1982. The | | | | safety is the top priority. Additional gears made bikers |
| introduction of front and rear suspensions can be | | | | travelled terrains and conquered mountain heights. |