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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.
231 Questions
What does durometer refer to in a mountain bike tire?
The hardness of the rubber. Softer rubber gives better grip on rock, but wear faster.
How does weight distribution influence mountain bike riding?
When you're climbing you want a lot of weight over your rear tire, otherwise it'll spin out and lose traction. When you're braking hard you also want weight to the rear to avoid going over the bars.
What are the mountain bike tires for Moab?
It depends on where you are riding in moab. On slickrock i would suggest the bontrager xr1 ($50). but if you are looking for a less expensive tire i would suggest the bontrager revolt super X ($30). If you are riding in more sandy conditions i would suggest the kenda excavator ($40) If you are riding more technical trails (porcupine rim or behind the rocks) i would suggest the maxxis high roller ($60), this is a great XC trail tire.
Head to Whistler in British Columbia. There is nothing like it.
Professional french mountain bike riders?
The most well known French mountain biker is Julian Absalon. Commonly regarded as the greatest mountain biker of this era, and arguably all time, he has won countless World Cups and World Championships.
What is the best dh freestyle mountain bike?
Downhill mountain biking (DH) is a time trial event held on a steep, rough terrain that often features jumps, rock gardens and other obstacles. Downhill bikes are heavy, strong, and feature front and rear suspension with over 8 inches (20 cm) of travel, to glide quickly over rocks and tree roots.
List of some of the best DH freestyle mountain bike.
1. Rocky Mountain Flatline WC(2013)
2. GT Fury Team(2011)
3. Cube Hanz Pro(2013)
4. Specialized Status 2
5. Scott Gambler 30.
