There are many bicycles on the market today that serve a variety of purposes. Often the construction of these bikes is in accordance with their intended use. For example a simple bike is needed to bicycle in the neighborhood. Generally, these bikes are not elaborate in construction and will serve the bicyclist well for this purpose. However, if the biking enthusiast is planning on high speed racing then a light weight bicycle with thin tires and multiple gears should be purchased.

Additionally, if the biker is wishing to purchase a bike that will be used for mountain riding then a mountain bike should be purchased. One of the specific features to look for when in the market for this type of bike is the proper selection of a mountain bike frame from those available. Selection of a mountain bike frame is important because typically the mountain bike is utilized on rugged terrain. Therefore strength is critical and yet should be light weight enough for maneuverability.

To help facilitate this process it is important to understand the sport of mountain bicycling, the types of mountain bicycle frames that are available and their associated cost.

The Sport of Mountain Bicycling

The sport of mountain bicycling has been popular since its beginnings in the 1970’s. This sport combines the love of bicycling, exercise along with the love of the rugged outdoors. In addition, one can participate in this sport for the simple pleasure of bicycling in remote and rugged areas of the countryside or competition in formal venues that involve other racers on specific mountain bike courses.

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Mountain biking requires having the expertise and proper biking equipment if you want to experience the best from this very demanding activity. The range of mountain bike accessories available today is simply astounding, and buying different items of mountain bike accessories can end up costing you as much as you paid for the bike itself. However, you should be discerning in your purchases and learn to differentiate between those that are mere gimmicks and the ones that you really can’t do without, and opt only for those which will help enhance your mountain biking experience.

Some Accessories Are Absolutely Essential

As any seasoned mountain biker will attest, certain mountain bike accessories are absolutely essential and just can’t be done without. You would indeed be very foolish to venture out mountain biking without donning a helmet. This is a very obvious mountain bike accessory that you can ill afford to do without. Falling off your mountain bikes is very common and helmets will provide just the right protection from serious injuries.

Going over rough terrain can severely impact your body and cause you a lot of hardship. Thus, you would be in need of another mountain bike accessory in the form of a good pair of cycle shorts that are helpful because they can absorb much of the shocks you will be made to feel while mountain biking. And, in a similar vein, you would be well advised to use a pair of gloves, which are often overlooked, but which can also absorb quite a bit of the shocks you will feel while holding on to the handlebars.

Just like falling off a mountain bike is quite common, so too is the risk of the bikes breaking down when you least want them to. You would thus need another of the essential mountain bike accessories in the form of a good repair kit that can often prove its worth as a lifesaver in times of extreme difficulty. Included in the repair kit should be items such as a puncture repair kit, Allen key, screwdriver, pump, and maybe even a spoke tool, spanners, a bottom bracket tool and finally, some lubricant.

You would also need mountain bike accessories in the form of cleaning equipment that are very useful in cleaning the dirt off the bike, especially as mountain biking will certainly cause your bike to become quite dirty. Also included in your mountain bike accessories list should be bike bottles and cages, cycle lights, and a lock.

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