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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Sima Fontanilla | Posted under Recreation and Sports
8 Tips To Buying A Mountain Bike
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1. Pick your priceThe price you can pay for a mountain bikes is endless. You can pay up into the high thousands if you want to. To keep yourself on budget decide how much money you are willing to spend, then only look at bikes in that price range. 2. Pick your styleWhat kind of riding are you planning to do? There are several different types of mountain bikes available for different terrains and different riding styles. First, you need to figure out what you want to do with your mountain bike. Are you going to be riding bmx style, are you going to be riding smooth trails, mountain trails, or flats. Once you determine where you will spend most of your time riding you can determine what style of mountain bike you should buy 3. Pick your suspensionFull suspension and hardtail are both popular choices. Full suspension cost more but if you are going to be doing some serious riding it is well worth the money. Full suspension offers more comfort and control. Hardtails do not have rear suspension, weigh less and pedal more efficiently but they are tougher on your body. Of course they are cheaper too. 4. Pick your componentsThere are so many components available on mountain bikes that you really cannot compare them. What you need to do is find a few components you think you must have then make sure the rest meet the minimum requirements for the money you are planning to spend. 5. Pick your seasonDepending on the season can depend on the price you'll pay for that mountain bike. Fall and winter are usually the best time to get the best prices but you can also watch for sales throughout the spring and summer seasons. You can often find deep discounts on the previous years' models. There's nothing wrong with buying last years model if it has all the features you want. It's actually a pretty smart way to save some money 6. Pick your dealerFind a reputable bike dealer in your area. Choose a dealer that cares about the bikes he's selling. He'll be there to answer your questions before you buy and make sure you buy the right bike. He'll also be there to help you after you own the bike. A good bike shop should also have a repair shop and if you are doing some serious mountain biking I guarantee you are going to need that repair shop at some point in your adventures. 7. Test rideBe sure to take the bikes you've narrowed your search down to for a test ride. It's the only way you'll know if you like the feel and ride of the bike. You're not spending chump change here. A mountain bike is a pretty big investment. Don't be afraid to test some more. Once you've narrowed it down to a couple of bikes, test and test again until you can decide which bike is for you. 8. Research is your friendEven before you start shopping do some research. Product reviews are great way to find the bikes that rate well for both performance and reliability. It's also a great way to find out which bikes have had trouble and what those troubles were. It's a perfect way to shorten your list in a hurry. Buying a mountain bike can be a big decision that can cost you a fair bit of money so make sure what you buy is what you want. Follow these 8 tips to buying a mountain bike and you'll be smiling all the way to the trail! About The Author: Sima Fontanilla is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - http://www.articleclick.com |
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