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Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is riding heavy duty bicycles off-road in very rough terrain. All questions concerning competition, bicycle brands and equipment can be found here.

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What is the most expensive mountain bike on the world?

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I saw a bike in the mbuk magazine a couple of years ago and it was retailing at £20,000 new I think it was a Scott or cannondale but can't be sure. I also heard that the freeride nutter known as josh bender has a bike worth about £15,000 check him out on YouTube he's a living legend.

How do you adjust the front suspension on a Mongoose Mountain Bike?

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Go to this link: http://www.dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com/rear-shock.html It explains (with pictures) how to adjust rear suspension. Keep in mind adjusting the front or rear of the bike will effect how the other end handles so after adjusting the rear, the front end may handle differently also.

What countries are competing in mountain biking for the 2004 Olympics?

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there is mountain biking in the olympics, there is only xc at the moment though

How do you tighten the shocks on a mountain bike?

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they act as shock dampers. if you ride an unsuspended bike over rough terrain or even small bumps or rocks or any uneven surface, you will notice that the whole bike bounces a bit because the rock or whatever pushes the bike up. When you hit the same bumps or objects with a suspended bike the front fork gets shorter by sliding up therefore avoiding much bouncing by the rest of the bike, and the back wheel moves up too, but the positioning of rear suspension varies greatly by brand and bike. it is very simple really just look at your suspension as you ride over bumps.

What are the statistics for deaths from mountain bike crashes?

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The statistics for death from mountain bike crashes are surprising. It is estimated that approximately two of every two and a half people worldwide will die of a mountain bike crash at some point in their life.

What is the best hardtail cross country mountain bike make?

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The top five mountain bikes under Aud 1000 is:

1. Treak Mamba

Price- $959

2. Scott Scale 29 Comp

Price- $899

3. Felt Nine Sport

Price- $999

4. Diamond Back Overdrive Comp 29er

Price- $979

5. Specialized Rockhopper 29

Price- $939

How do you do a wheelie on a mountain bike?

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Step 1. Practise lifting just your front wheel of your ground. When you are comfortable, move on to step 2.

Step 2. As you lift the front wheel of the ground pedal, this will give you thrust and keep you going for as long as possible.

Step 3. To finish the wheelie simply stop pedalling and lean forward, your front wheel will fall down onto the ground and you will be back as you started.

Remember, this isn't a trick you are going to get first time so keep practising and you'll soon get it.

Try not to lean to far back as you will fall off.
To wheelie, all you have to do is pedal hard and at the same time, lift up the handlebars. To maintain this position so your bike is pawing at the sky, Use LITTLE back-brake to go down more or pedal hard to come up.

Some more useful tips are:

1.) The first 3 inches are hardest to get up

2.) Get into a low gear - 1st - 3rd

3.) Keep the front wheel straight at all times.

To land all you have to do is pedal slightly less hard. Avoid hard rear braking because you will come down hard and an accident is prone.

How much does it cost to build 1 mile of mountain bike trail?

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It depends on what you're looking for in a bike. You can always get a $100 so-called "Mountain Bike" from a big-box store, but these will not perform in any capacity off-road. There are a few grades (or price divisions) of mountain bikes, based on component spec. Prices also vary based on suspension. A "hardtail" (only front suspension) will be far less expensive then a full-suspension bike. Most manufacturers only produce full-suspension starting at the mid-level or enthusiast level.


Hardtail


Entry level Hardtail: $400 - $700


Mid-Level Hardtail: $800 - $1,300


Enthusiast Level Hardtail: $1,400 - $2,500


Race Level Hardtail: over $2,500


Full Suspension


Entry level: $1,000 - $1,700


Mid-Level: $1,800 - $2,300


Enthusiast: $2,400 - $3,500


Race Level: Over $3,500

What is the fastest mountain bike?

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For a human-powered bicycle it's pretty pointless to talk about the fastest bike, as the rider is more important than the ride.

To get a high top speed you want a BMX with the most number of teeth at the chainwheel by the pedals and the least number of teeth by the rear wheel.

This will make the bike heavier to get going though.

What is a 29er mountain bike?

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One can purchase a 29er bike at most good bike stores who will be able to order one in if they don't have it in stock. Suppliers including Evans, Go Outdoors, Wiggle, Dales Cycles and Re-Cycle.

What are good mountain bike companies?

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i would have to say trek would have to be one of the top bike brands due to the fact there one of the only brands to give a life time warranty and they offer a range of bike from the serious road/mountain/downhill cyclist to the causal commuter and are comfortable to ride and where ever you get one from a dealer will do a fit to make the as comfortable for u as they can so that's why i recommend trek bikes just

Can you put stunt pegs on a mountain bike?

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Depends on the kind of riding you do. For dirt stunt pegs are just in the way. For grinds and flatland tricks they're required.

What gear is best for going down a hill on a five gear mountain bike?

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The general rule for bicycling is to maintain a cadence - pedaling pace - of 80-100 rpm. Use a gear that lets you do that and you're mostly good.

Then there are finer details like to avoid cross chaining.

Can anyone tell me about a mountain bike called a 'Viking Maelstrom'?

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Yes I have one, according to a news article I saw, the brand has been around for 100 years plus but is just trying to re-enter the UK market. They are predominantly at the cheaper end of the spectrum, but the kit level on each bike is quite impressive. I have now used the bike for over a year and ride on a very muddy, dirty track and the bike has been great. Mostly alloy means it doesn't rust, (my bike is outside in the rain 24-7), disc brakes are fantastic. Generally I have very pleased and happy about the bike and can recommend them. Have a good ride!

How-to hook up Ez bike trailer to a mountain bike?

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There's a bracket that attaches to your rear dropout(the place where the wheel is bolted to the frame) and then the trailer hitch hooks up to that.

What is a mountain bike roost guard?

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Roost guards are aimed at MX riders not MTB riders - they fit over your chest to stop the roost (stones, dirt, etc) from the person in front hitting you. They offer much less protection than full chest protector.

See article:

http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=57C17AE0DFEA43D7893F36D93335B7DA

Can a road bike pull a baby trailer if so do anyone have have advise trailer or baby seat. use Mountain bike or road bike?

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we used both mountain bike and roadbikes with a burley trailer. the mountainbike has the advantage of giving you the option to move aside on uneven shoulders or to ride on easy trails, as well as providing disc brakes for descents, but as a roadbiker i prefer the roadbike (i covered the carbon parts the trailer connects to with tape). climbing with a trailer feels a bit like climbing during pregnancy, you'll be slower especially fighting headwinds, but it's a great workout! our baby still sits in his babyseat inside the trailer, i thinks he prefers the road too since its smoother than a trail.

Can a Mirrycle Mountain Mirrycle Mirror attach to any bike?

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As from the web site:

Fits inside handlebars with 15.2mm - 23.4mm (.60" to .92") inside diameters

You might want to consider the alignment too, the mounting stub is intended to go in perpendicularly to the direction of travel. If you have backswept bars it might not work out that well.

Are all brakes the same?

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yes.

What gears do you put in the mongoose xr75 mountain bike to go fast?

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That's pretty much dependent on your strength and your pedalling skills. You are the motor, your ability is what decides how fast the bike is.

If the rider is immensely strong, the fastest gear is when you have the chain on a big chainwheel in front, and on a small sprocket at the rear.

But for someone of normal strength, the fastest gear is one where you're strong enough to keep turning the cranks at about 100 turns/minute.