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Pedaling Preferences
MOUNTAIN BIKES
Have you ever wondered why people have different kinds of bikes? Why doesn't everybody have the same bike? Well I'm going to tell you why you should get a mountain bike, or a different bike depending on what's right for you.
In the 80's, mountain bikes were beginning to become popular. Why? Because they can ride on almost anything. They can ride easily on rough terrain including dirt roads, mountains, etc. But they can also ride on street roads and other smooth surfaces. Plus, they can ride on them pretty fast. People liked this idea of riding on practically anything and that's why it became popular. Today, many people including me have a mountain bike for the same reason.
The price of a mountain bike can range from $300 to $5000. The frames can be made of titanium, carbon-fiber, or other materials. Mountain bikes can handle very well.
You're probably wondering what features a mountain bike has. Mountain bikes have some features that other bikes have and some features that other bikes don't have.
Mountain bikes have sturdy frames
GEARS
A gear system of 21 speeds.
Wide, knobby tires to ride over rough terrain
WHEELS
A wheel size of 26
inches
HANDLEBARS
Flat handlebars
SUSPENSION
Front and rear suspensions
(optional)
To learn more about riding mountain bikes on paths and how to preserve nature, click here: Mountain Bike Rules
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