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Published: February 20, 2007
A picturesque view of mountain tops and the tree line can fulfill an amazing sense of accomplishment, especially when reached by mountain biking. There is only one thing that can ruin this type of experience: not owning the proper mountain bike.
Mountain biking can be an enjoyable experience when riding a bike suited for mountain biking.
Brands like Trek, Schwinn, Raleigh, and Mongoose provide bikes that are attuned to the obstacles of off-roading. Mountain biking can be costly investment with a huge payoff.
Trek manufactures bikes specifically designed for mountain biking: a full suspension version and a hardtail version. The full suspension Trek bike enhances the mountain biking experience by putting suspension in the front and the back. This makes for an unwavering mountain biking experience. These Trek bikes cost between $1099.99-$5999.99.
A hardtail Trek bike, by contrast, is a lighter bike. A lighter bike aids in mountain biking adventures by enhancing maneuverability. A hardtail Trek bike of this magnitude can be used for mountain bike racing because its light-weight makes it faster and more aerodynamic, as well as easier to control. Trek bikes retail from $489 to $5,499.
Schwinn bikes also include a full suspension bike and hardtail bike for mountain biking. The full suspension bike is being marketed as the 2007 Rocket Mountain Full Suspension guise, and the hardtail bike as the 2007 Mesa Mountain hardtail.
The 2007 Rocket Full Suspension category includes a Rocket bike or a Rocket disc bike. The Rocket bike has hydraulic shocks to provide a smoother ride. It is only available in one color: Matte sand blue. The Rocket bike retails for $499.99. The Rocket disc bike contains the same features as the Rocket bike, but it also includes disc brakes. Disc brakes are helpful to control stopping a bike during strenuous mountain biking outings. The Rocket disc bike will put the biker out $579.99.
The Mesa Mountain hardtail bikes manufactured by Schwinn bikes are best suited to mountain bike racing. The 2007 Mesa is available in blue and retails for $349.99. The 2007 Mesa D is the big brother of the 2007 Mesa. This bike offers disc brakes. It is available only in grey, and retails for $419.99.
Mountain biking is taken to a whole new level with the purchase of a Raleigh mountain bike. Although pricey, Raleigh mountain bikes are suited for the most avid mountain biking bike rider looking to improve his or her mountain biking trips.
The XXIX+G is a new Raleigh performance bike for 2007. This Raleigh mountain bike has nine speeds and disc brakes with 6 rotors. This bike will put the owner out a whopping $1100-$1800. If the XXIX+G seems a bit pricey, the Mojave 8.0 performance bike is every bit as stunning with a less stunning price tag. The Raleigh Mountain bike, known as the Mojave 8.0, has 27 speeds and disc brakes. Its price tag is substantially lower, falling between $400-$700.
Mongoose mountain bikes also manufacture bikes for mountain biking. New for 2007 is the Switchback SX. This bike offers linear pull brakes, two water bottle mounts, and is available in women's sizes. It is a steal at $319.99.
The Mountain Bike Action is Mongoose's top of the line bike for mountain biking. It has a stellar shock system, and disc brakes. It performs best when used for downhill mountain bike racing. It is available only in the white/orange color combination and two sizes: S/M, or M/L.
Mountain biking can be a rewarding experience, especially when using the right equipment. Trek, Schwinn, Raleigh, and Mongoose mountain bikes offer a broad range of features, colors, and prices. These bikes can be found to suit any skill level. Once a bike rider takes a spin on a new mountain bike, he or she will never go back to sub par bikes again.
Sources:
Atlanta Cycling. 2007. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 19 Feb. 2007 <http://atlantacycling.com/index.cfm>.
U.S. Bikes. Schwinn. Pacific Cycle, Inc. 16 Feb. 2007. <http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/>.
Mongoose Bikes. Mongoose. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.mongoose.com/bikes/>.
Mountain. Raleigh Bicycles. 1999-2007. Raleigh Bikes USA & A Far Site Better. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.raleighusa.com/depts.asp?deptid=11& gt;.
Mountain. Trek.16 Feb. 2007 <http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/category.php?c =2>.
Mountain biking can be an enjoyable experience when riding a bike suited for mountain biking.
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Trek manufactures bikes specifically designed for mountain biking: a full suspension version and a hardtail version. The full suspension Trek bike enhances the mountain biking experience by putting suspension in the front and the back. This makes for an unwavering mountain biking experience. These Trek bikes cost between $1099.99-$5999.99.
A hardtail Trek bike, by contrast, is a lighter bike. A lighter bike aids in mountain biking adventures by enhancing maneuverability. A hardtail Trek bike of this magnitude can be used for mountain bike racing because its light-weight makes it faster and more aerodynamic, as well as easier to control. Trek bikes retail from $489 to $5,499.
Schwinn bikes also include a full suspension bike and hardtail bike for mountain biking. The full suspension bike is being marketed as the 2007 Rocket Mountain Full Suspension guise, and the hardtail bike as the 2007 Mesa Mountain hardtail.
The 2007 Rocket Full Suspension category includes a Rocket bike or a Rocket disc bike. The Rocket bike has hydraulic shocks to provide a smoother ride. It is only available in one color: Matte sand blue. The Rocket bike retails for $499.99. The Rocket disc bike contains the same features as the Rocket bike, but it also includes disc brakes. Disc brakes are helpful to control stopping a bike during strenuous mountain biking outings. The Rocket disc bike will put the biker out $579.99.
The Mesa Mountain hardtail bikes manufactured by Schwinn bikes are best suited to mountain bike racing. The 2007 Mesa is available in blue and retails for $349.99. The 2007 Mesa D is the big brother of the 2007 Mesa. This bike offers disc brakes. It is available only in grey, and retails for $419.99.
Mountain biking is taken to a whole new level with the purchase of a Raleigh mountain bike. Although pricey, Raleigh mountain bikes are suited for the most avid mountain biking bike rider looking to improve his or her mountain biking trips.
The XXIX+G is a new Raleigh performance bike for 2007. This Raleigh mountain bike has nine speeds and disc brakes with 6 rotors. This bike will put the owner out a whopping $1100-$1800. If the XXIX+G seems a bit pricey, the Mojave 8.0 performance bike is every bit as stunning with a less stunning price tag. The Raleigh Mountain bike, known as the Mojave 8.0, has 27 speeds and disc brakes. Its price tag is substantially lower, falling between $400-$700.
Mongoose mountain bikes also manufacture bikes for mountain biking. New for 2007 is the Switchback SX. This bike offers linear pull brakes, two water bottle mounts, and is available in women's sizes. It is a steal at $319.99.
The Mountain Bike Action is Mongoose's top of the line bike for mountain biking. It has a stellar shock system, and disc brakes. It performs best when used for downhill mountain bike racing. It is available only in the white/orange color combination and two sizes: S/M, or M/L.
Mountain biking can be a rewarding experience, especially when using the right equipment. Trek, Schwinn, Raleigh, and Mongoose mountain bikes offer a broad range of features, colors, and prices. These bikes can be found to suit any skill level. Once a bike rider takes a spin on a new mountain bike, he or she will never go back to sub par bikes again.
Sources:
Atlanta Cycling. 2007. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 19 Feb. 2007 <http://atlantacycling.com/index.cfm>.
U.S. Bikes. Schwinn. Pacific Cycle, Inc. 16 Feb. 2007. <http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/>.
Mongoose Bikes. Mongoose. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.mongoose.com/bikes/>.
Mountain. Raleigh Bicycles. 1999-2007. Raleigh Bikes USA & A Far Site Better. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.raleighusa.com/depts.asp?deptid=11& gt;.
Mountain. Trek.16 Feb. 2007 <http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/category.php?c =2>.
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