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The amount of time you spend in the saddle is a key factor when choosing your mountain bike.
If your rides aren't very steep and are on easy ground, without too many obstacles, you want a bike with:
On trickier terrain, go for a bike with:
On winding, rolling terrain, your bike will need:
Cross-Country or All Mountain?
Two disciplines with very different needs.
Cross-country requires intense effort to cover rolling, steep trails. The frame geometry, suspension and materials make XC mountain bikes light, responsive, precise and optimised for improving your time on a race or marathon (XC ride of more than 80 km).
The aim of an All Mountain bike is to climb and descend anywhere, tiring yourself out on the uphills and enjoying an adrenaline rush on the downhills.
If comfort and an enjoyable ride are more important to you than performance, opt for a bike with front AND rear suspension for these long rides.
XC (cross-country), All Mountain, DH (downhill or descent)… Mountain bikes come in all shapes and sizes to suit the different disciplines. Here are some tips to help you figure it all out...You should choose your mountain bike based on how long your rides are and the type of slopes you are tackling.
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