| The avid biker should always know and understand his | | | | derailleur. The crank is at the bottom of the frame and |
| or her mountain bike parts. This is an important base to | | | | has pedals on its tips on either side. The derailleur is |
| comprehend the working of a mountain bike. Bikers | | | | used to shift gears on the mountain bike and is |
| usually blaze trails through lonely paths and knowing | | | | operated using the shifters at the handlebars. High |
| how the bike works helps one repair it immediately | | | | quality derailleur increases the precision of shifting |
| should anything go wrong. This article will take you | | | | gears. The shifters are usually thumb shifters and are |
| through the basic parts of a mountain bike. | | | | located on the top of the handlebars. Higher quality |
| The frame of the bike represents its overall size. It is | | | | shifters include rapid fire and grip shifters. |
| usually smaller in comparison to other road bikes. Most | | | | The gear on most mountain bikes comes with |
| manufacturers customize bikes according to age and | | | | specifications of 36 x 34. The gear helps bikers go |
| gender and you should always buy a bike that is | | | | uphill with good speed. Along with the gear, the brakes |
| comfortable to maneuver. The handlebars of a | | | | form an important part of the bike. You can choose |
| mountain bike are also different from the road bikes. | | | | from V-brakes or the newer disc brakes. You must |
| They tend to be flat and are almost the span of the | | | | also check the tires on your mountain bike. A good grip |
| rider's shoulders. The important thing here is to ensure | | | | is essential on the tire if you want to navigate difficult |
| that the bars are at the right level. Most bikers prefer | | | | terrain. Other than these the pedals should be sturdy |
| an upright position and you should ensure comfortable | | | | and you can add a toe saddle if you like. This ensures |
| hand positions on the handlebars. | | | | that your feet won't slip out of the pedal while going on |
| Another pair of important parts are the crank and the | | | | steep surfaces. |