Mountain biking is a very enjoyable sport. You get to exercise and see the countryside at the same time. If you enjoy going outdoors and wish to get a form of exercise, too, you should get a bike and go mountain biking.

Mountain Bike Parts

A mountain bike is technically different from a road bike and a BMX. Mountain biking tires are usually fat tires with knobbies which makes it easier for them to go up mountains and traverse rough roads. The knobbies virtually grip the loose rock and rough roads to go faster compared to a road bike’s smooth tires. A road bike’s tires are specifically designed to run faster on a smooth road.

The frame or body of the mountain bike is also larger and sometimes heavier than a road bike. This is due mainly to all the pressure it gets from the rider who exerts effort to go faster on a rough road. Mountain biking parts are not as light weight as the road bike parts although some frames and components have gotten lighter over the years.

There are many varieties of mountain bikes available. Some are astoundingly expensive while others are purely functional. The average price of a professional mountain biker’s bike could be approximately $2,000 - $3,000. This is a very modest estimate of the price. Some after market parts cost around that range too.

Mountain bikes usually have shock absorbers or suspension for the rough terrain. The shocks are usually found in the front end of the bike while there are other shocks which are located near or just below base of the seat post. The preference of the rider dictates whether there will be rear or front suspension on his bike.

Mountain biking also helps to form your legs, upper body and buttocks. The upper body usually exerts control over the rough terrain thus making the arms and biceps well exercised as well. The amount of calories and energy that you burn when you are out mountain biking is great. Although, the way you ride is also a factor to how much weight you lose and how trim you are. Some bikers just pedal around rough terrain without improving their speed and endurance.

Mountain biking is an ideal sport for both men and women. It promotes cardiovascular exercise which is great for our hearts and it maintain sour body as long as you bike at least 2 to 3 times a week.

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214109 Features: Protect your feet with full-grain leather uppers that provide the right amount of stiffness and defense for your all-terrain activities Keep your feet planted to your pedals or board with the high-friction Stealth rubber soles Specifications: Upper: leather Outsole: rubber

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• Ultrasensor stretch fabric content: 69 percent nylon, 16 percent polyester, and 15 percent Lycra
• 8 panel construction
• Lycra spandex leg grippers
• Flatlock stitching
• Four-way stretch 3-D Elite chamois
• 13 millimeters of contoured padding on chamois
• Chamois features natural silver antimicrobial fibers
• Fusion technology bonds dual-density padding surfaces
• Inseam: 9.25 inches
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• Medium: 32 to 34-inch waist, 38 to 40-inch hip
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• XX-Large: 42 to 45-inch waist, 47 to 49-inch hip
• Wash with additive free detergents
• Hang dry or use low/warm heat setting

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Lifetime warranty

Apparel:  Slice Ultrasensor 9.25-inch inseam Cycling Short made of signature Pearl Izumi Ultrasensor cross-dyed fabric that wicks moisture away from the body for easy evaporation, Four-way stretch 3-D Elite gender-specific chamois reduces pressure points with differentiated padding levels and wicks moisture away from skin with 13 millimeters of plush microfiber padding, Chamois features natural silver antimicrobial fibers that reduce bacteria and regulate temperature, Short features 8-panel design to eliminate pressure points and is flatlock stitched for zero abrasion to skin, Lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
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