Mountain biking is so popular these days. Starting from the community as well as the person who likes to gowes on the asphalt, there are kinds of MTB classes that may still not be understood by ordinary people such as cross country (XC), all mountain (AM), freeride (FR), Downhill (DH), dirt jump (DJ). Each bike for each discipline has its own character and specification .
Cross Country Bicycle (XC)
Designed for a less extreme (lightweight) field, this type of bike has only a front suspension or no suspension at all. Because it only has a front suspension is usually a type of mountain bike is categorized as a rigid frame. Designed to be efficient and optimal when pedaling, on the pavement to the dirt road. This type of bike is recommended for beginners who want to start playing mtb bikes knowledge of the bike (mountains bikers enter)All Mountain Bike (AM)
Usually used for the path combination between cross country (XC) and downhill light (light DH). Designed to traverse heavy nature such as up and downhill, into the forest, across rocky terrain, and exploring of road terrain. It has 2 front and rear suspension (double suspension). Rear suspension of approximately 6 inches and the length of the front suspension (fork) ranging from 140mm to 160mm. Users can do a good mountain climbing (not heavy), as well as can down the mountain quickly (not shake), because of the length of the optimal suspension. The advantages of the bike (mountain bikers enter)Free Ride Bikers (FR)
Designed to survive high jump (drop offs) and extreme conditions. The frame is strong but not as fast and as agile as the all mountain bike, due to its heavier weight, it is less suitable for long distance travel and is not very suitable for climbs knowledge of bikers (mountain bikers enter)Down Hill Bike
For extremely extreme terrain, this type of mountain bike has a double suspension to dampen collisions that often occur as it descends the slope and can be cornered steady at high speeds. Designed for fast, safe and comfortable ride down hills and mountains. This type of bike does not give priority to comfort in pedaling, because this type of bike is only used only to down the hillside or mountain. This bike is also used for the race, so that the main point in the design is how to be strong but can go quickly. To get to the location, the down hiller does not pedal their bikes, but their bikes as transported by car. Very innefficient if the bike is used in the city or on the cross country path knowledge of the bikers (mountain bikers enter)Bike Dirt Jump (DJ)
This type of bike was originally designed for urban youth, as well as a means of transportation for the fasters on the city highway, is also used to perform high jump attractions and other extreme attractions. The function of this type of bike is very similar to BMX, but with an enlarged shape. Another name of this type of bike is trial or urban MTB.
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