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Mountain Bike Beginners Guide

More and more people are getting in to riding a bike, what with the cost of fuel and the increase in most peoples desire to stay fit and healthy.

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Mountain Bike Beginners Guide

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  1. Mountain Bike Beginners Guide

  2. More and more people are getting in to riding a bike, what with the cost of fuel and the increase in most peoples desire to stay fit and healthy. It is because of these two reasons as well as others that mountain biking has become one of the most popular recreational activities for people of all ages as well as families. Most people know how to ride a bike but are pretty clueless when it comes to what equipment to buy to go along with their mountain bikes. So what are the essential things you need to buy when you are a beginner.

  3. Obviously buying a mountain bike is important. The question I get asked more than any other is how much should you spend on a mountain bike? My answer to this is as much as you can afford. Buying the cheapest bike you can find is a real false economy, cheap bikes are cheap for a reason. They are not very good. If you go to your local bike shop you should be able to call on the expertise of the staff who will offer you advise.

  4. One important thing to get right when buying a bike is making sure that you have a good set of tyres fitted. You would not buy a new car from a showroom if it had cheap tyres fitted so why would you consider doing this with a mountain bike. A good set of tyres is really important as your tyres are the two contact points that keep you upright when riding a bike. Look for a tyre that is a good all-rounder and versatile on all types of terreain.

  5. The perfect tyre that I would recommend is the Maxxis Ignitor. The Maxxis Ignitor is gives a very good ride on the road and tarmac but more importantly it gives a really smooth ride when riding on a trail. If you are totally new to mountain bike riding you will really appreciate the ride quality and confidence that the Maxxis Ignitor tyre gives you.

  6. From a safety perspective I would always recommend that you wear a bike helmet whenever you ride a bike no matter where or at what time of day. With vehicles on the road or obstacles in your path when riding off-road it is very easy to come off of your bike, especially if you are new to mountain biking. The other pieces of equipment are to help you get the most out of your ride, the helmet is purely recommended as a safety feature.

  7. Resources: http://www.estevebikeshop.com/ http://ezinearticles.com/?Mountain-Bike-Beginners-Guide---Equipment-You-Will-Need&id=6746613

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