Maybe your 2009 resolution was to get in shape. Or maybe you're just looking for a thrill that can keep you grounded and love the outdoors. Mountain biking may be the thing for you! There's lots of choices when it comes to mountain bikes, so how do you know what's right for you. Well, guide of what's out there can help.
First you'll want to know the kinds of bikes and what they're good for. There are 3 very popular types, but they aren't the only kind.
Full Suspension: With suspension forks at the front and back, this bike offers great comfort and control on hard trails and causes less impact on your body.
Rigid: This is your no-frills mountain bike, great for riding anywhere.
Hardtail: This is a rigid but with a front end suspension fork which makes it easier to control on rough terrain.
Other types include Dirt Jumping, Freeride, All Mountain, Downhill, 29ers, and Singlespeed bikes.
Other things may come into play while choosing the bike for you, such as types of frames and materials used, but now you know the basics. To learn more about the kinds of bikes available, visit beaconcycling.com.
You can purchase your mountain bike at a sporting goods shop, a bike shop, or even online. If you'd like to know where the best bike shops are, a list of the top 100 bike retailers can be found at bicycleresearch.com.
Depending on the brand name and style of mountain bike you're after, you could spend anywhere from $300 to $3,000. Some of the brands you might want to check out are Cannondale, GT, K2, Marin, Novara and Scott.
Some of the cheaper Mountain Bikes can even be in the $200 range like the 26" 2009 Men's Domain by Mongoose. It's a 21-speed full suspension mountain bike with a rust resistant powder coated aluminum frame. It weighs more than 42 lbs, and is priced at $258.
One of the more expensive 2009 mountain bikes available is the Scott Genius. This bike is made of all-carbon products for a light weight of just under 23 lbs. It is, in fact, the lightest full suspension "trail bike" offering 150 mm of travel on the market. It has a 3-mode traction system and depending on which of the 6 Genius models you get runs from $3,500- well over $13,000!
Of course, for $200-$300 you could also buy a Schwinn mountain bike at Target.
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