MOUNTAIN BIKE GUIDE For your off-road adventures. |
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Looking to Add a Little Excitement to Your Life?Want to venture off-road to escape traffic and congestion? Attracted by friends' tales of sweet singletrack and jaw-dropping overlooks? You've got the mountain-bike bug. Good for you. Now's a great time to be shopping and we've got a showroom full of sweet fat-tire flyers that'll satisfy all of your dirt dreams. Do A Little Homework FirstBut first, think about how and where you'll be riding. If you've got mountain bikers for friends, you probably plan to ride with them, which is great because they know the best trails. Just ask and they'll give you an earful about what these rides are, and then we can set you up on a dialed-in rig that'll be perfect for your rides and budget.Or, if you've got a biking background such as BMX riding and want to try a mountain bike, think about how you'll really use it. For example, if you're interested in popping wheelies, dirt jumping and freeriding, you'll want a different bike than the rider wanting to enjoy scenic forest loops. If you're new to the world of off-road thrills and hills, we can tell you about the area's best off-road routes and advise you on bike types and equipment that meets your needs (starting right here!). Choices GaloreYou'll find that there's a fascinating range of off-road bikes and equipment; shoppers are sometimes struck with analysis paralysis and have difficulty picking the right bike. We offer lots of tips in this article. But, it'll help you decide (and help us help you decide when you visit our store), if you spend some time contemplating your shopping tendencies. Knowing yourself and what you like is a fine way to narrow down the many new-bike possibilities and ensure that you get a winner.Evaluate YourselfFor example, are you the type who has to have the best or would you be happier getting reasonable quality at a pleasing price point? Do you like simple designs or are you infatuated with cutting-edge technology? Will you keep this bike for ten years or more or are you thinking that you'll upgrade as your skills and interests develop?While you're soul searching, give some thought to how much you'd like to spend on your new bike. Shop our online catalog to view some models and see how prices vary. Think about what you're comfortable spending. Keep in mind that you often need accessories with new-bike purchases, such as a helmet, gloves, shoes and cycling shorts. Because these will add to the bike's purchase price, be sure to calculate your budget accordingly. Mountain Bike TypesNow that you've considered how you'll ride and have zeroed in on your buying tendencies, the next step is considering what type of off-road rig best suits your needs. To help, we've provided this simple chart to show what the different types of mountain bicycles offer:
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