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Mountain Biking Is It For Everyone?
Mountain biking requires great physical endurance and balancing skills. Yet, if you are in for the ride of your life and want to push yourself to the limit, the mountain bike is for you. You need not necessarily live in the mountains to experience the adrenalin rush of mountain biking for paved roads and trails work as well.
Mountain biking comes in five flavors:
- Cross country downhill
- Free riding
- Dirt jumping
- Trails riding
- Street riding
Are mountain bikes different from regular bikes?
Mountain bikes have good shock absorbers, round large tubing and a solid frame that is smaller and stronger compared to other types of bikes. Wider tires are pulled over strong rims, and the lower range gears help smoothen the climb over obstacles and steep hills. The upwardly rising handle bar helps for better control of your the bike.
For me, riding my bike down hill for a couple of miles is pure thrill wow factor and worth a try for everyone who dares.
However, start slow and remember the old rule - safety first. Also know your bike for you might need to repair a flat tire or put the chain back into place. Bring tools to do that. Ride with your friends. Most of all get in shape thrillingly.
