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Riding a bike is, of course, fun in the truest sense of the word. This applies to all cyclists, but especially to mountain bikers, trail riders and downhillers, because they are that little bit closer to nature. Whether you want to improve your athletic fitness, are looking for that special kick or just want to get some exercise in the fresh air, then mountain biking is just right for you. How do mountain bikes differ from other bikes? Most obviously in the tyres. Mountain bikes have wide lugged tyres that provide the necessary grip on almost any surface. Whether on narrow paths, over hill and dale or roots and branches with chunky tyres, the mountain biker has the feeling of feeling and experiencing the ground with all its unevenness without losing control of the bike, similar to the 4-wheel drive of a car. With a mountain bike, you can ride in the remotest corners of the earth where no one has ever been before, far off the beaten track, so to speak. Mountain bikers are supported in this not least by the suspension of the mountain bikes.

Hardtails vs Fullys, 26, 27.5 or 29 inch- who wins?

Full-suspension mountain bikes (fullys) are not only suspended at the front fork, but also at the rear fork. Hardtails are mountain bikes that only have a suspended front fork. Full-suspension mountain bikes are usually more expensive than hardtails but also heavier. Other distinguishing features of a mountain bike are the frame height and the tyre diameter. While touring bikes, city bikes, Dutch bikes and racing bikes usually have 28-inch tyres, most mountain bikes have 26-inch tyres. There are now also mountain bikes with larger tyre diameters. The 27.5-inch tyre seems to be gaining acceptance. Even mountain bikes with 29-inch tyres are available on the market. While mountain bikes with smaller wheels are more manoeuvrable and accelerate more quickly, 29-inch wheels offer the advantage that larger bumps can also be negotiated more comfortably.

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The choice of brake: rim brake or disc brake?

When it comes to brakes, there are three different types of brakes on mountain bikes: disc brakes, rim brakes and V-brakes. Disc brakes are recommended for mountain bikers who frequently ride through water and dirt. Disc brakes grip best in such terrain. They have a larger surface area, so they offer a larger friction surface. They also require less maintenance than rim or V-brakes. However, they are also more expensive and heavier than the other two brake types. Rim brakes are the most common brakes. The braking effect is created by friction between two brake pads and the rim of the tyre. Moisture has a negative effect on the braking performance of a rim brake. A mountain biker should always be aware of this when riding in the rain or on muddy surfaces, and should adjust his riding style accordingly. A V-brake is actually a cantilever brake made by Shimano and operated by a cable. In general, however, brakes from other manufacturers are also called V-brakes if they are manufactured in a similar way. V-brakes have the advantage that they are extremely light and relatively cheap to buy. They have better braking power than rim brakes, but are just as susceptible to moisture.

Important decision criteria: Purpose, budget and type of biker

Since not all mountain bikes are the same, you should be clear about where you will primarily use it before buying one. Do you want to ride it leisurely around town? Do you need it for your daily commute to work? Or do you want to improve your form and race it. What is the terrain and surface you will be riding on most often? Do you want to ride Donwhill, do you often ride on single trails, gravel roads or asphalt roads? What do you intend to spend? There are mountain bikers who are prepared to dig deep into their pockets, others leave it at the absolute essentials. To which group do you belong? Experience has shown us that you should know in advance exactly what budget you are prepared to spend before you start looking for a new mountain bike. But what does the mountain bike that suits you and your specific wishes look like? The type of mountain bike depends on what kind of mountain biking you want to do.

Mountain bike types: Cross-country, downhill, freeride, all-mountain, trials and dirt jump

Roughly speaking, mountain biking can be divided into the following categories: Cross-Country, Downhill, Freeride, All-Mountain, Trial and Dirt-Jump. The most versatile mountain bike is the classic cross-country mountain bike. You can use it on any terrain. Usually equipped with 27 gears, cross-country bikes are the lightest types of mountain bikes available. The bike market offers full-suspension (fullys) and front-suspension-only (hardtails) mountain bikes as well as mountain bikes without suspension. The suspension travel is shorter than on a downhill model. Generally speaking, cross-country bikes are suitable for the average mountain biker. So if you are looking for a bike to ride far from paved roads, uphill and downhill over forest paths, trails and gravel tracks but less over extremely rough terrain, a cross-country mountain bike is the right choice. The downhill and freeride community is becoming more and more popular. Riding down a mountain at full speed, dodging potholes, thundering over rocks, sticks and stones, this is what many dream of who are looking for the ultimate kick. The best mountain bikes for this kind of movement are full-suspension, stable and quite heavy bikes with comparatively long suspension travels. The relatively high weight compared to other mountain bikes is due to the fact that downhill mountain bikes are exposed to extremely high loads. The weight is also not that important, as downhillers usually only ride downhill anyway. Most downhill mountain bikes have disc brakes and relatively few gears. Dowhill and Freeride mountain bikes differ in that freeriders not only ride downhill, but can also ride back uphill under their own power. All-Mountain bikes combine features of a downhill bike with those of a cross-country mountain bike. Normally, all-mountain bikes are full-suspension mountain bikes with a medium suspension travel. Like cross-country bikes, they have many gears, but are slightly heavier. You can ride them downhill but also back uphill. They are suitable for a wide range of uses. Trial mountain bikes are suitable for stunts in rough terrain or man-made obstacle courses. Trial mountain bikes are hardtails, have a small frame height, usually no saddle, a rigid fork and few gears. Dirt bikes are used for jumping over mounds. Dirtbikes are mountain bikes with a small frame and relatively low weight and medium suspension. This makes them more manoeuvrable and the mountain biker has to use less force to perform the jumps. When buying a mountain bike, don't be blinded by the exterior. Just because a mountain bike has great full suspension doesn't mean it's better than one that "only" has a suspended front fork. If your budget is limited, you have to decide between a mountain bike with all the extras in one price category and a mountain bike with fewer components in the next price category up. In the middle price category, you can already get quite decent hardtails or downgraded fullys from last season, whose full suspension you might not even need. For example, if you want to do a lot of uphill and downhill riding, a hardtail or mountain bike without suspension will outperform even the best fully suspension bike in terms of uphill handling. In fact, you could say that as a beginner rider, you literally learn many mountain biking techniques from scratch better with a hardtail or unsuspended mountain bike than with a full-suspension mountain bike.

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