Archive for December, 2008

Micargi

Micargi Super M90 Mountain Bike

Wheel Size: 26 inches
Mountain Bike Style: Will Suit Both Man & Woman

The 18-speed full suspension mountain bike, with long shaft, will provide protection to rider and bicycle during the ride. The full suspension forks will improve traction of the wheel on uneven surface and will make your ride an enjoyable adventure. A-head design handlebar & stem will make your sitting position at perfect angle. Unique sleek design and strong frame make it perfect choice for you. Read the rest of this entry

Designs

The designs for mountain bikes can be classified in three categories based on suspension:

1. Hardtail - A frame with no rear suspension, often containing a front suspension fork.

2. Fully rigid - This is a sub type of hardtail, with a rigid fork.

3. Dual or full suspension - These bikes offer a front suspension fork and a rear suspension thatare integrated into the frame.

4. Soft tail - Offers a frame with a small amount of rear suspension, normally less than a full suspension frame. Read the rest of this entry

Fitness

bikefitnessIf you are into staying fit then the opportunity to use mountain bikes abounds. The serious physical fitness enthusiast needs look no further than a mountain bike for some serious heart pumping action. Cardio vascular activity is sustained easily on a Bicycle and has a built in dual purpose of being able to be used for transport as well. In fact, now more than ever before, especially with the sudden petrol price increases across the globe, cycling is enjoying an increase in popularity. Thanks to the readily available and expanded retail market one can now buy a really good 20 speed bike for almost any purpose, be it on or off road. It is notable also that the ability to afford a mountain bike has increased vastly in recent times with the deregulation of imports in certain countries Read the rest of this entry

Gary Fisher

garyfisherphotoThe success of Gary Fisher is an interesting one. His role in the bike industry has changed dramatically throughout the years. His start in the business as a designer and manufacturer of the bikes has been a worldwide innovation to the way bikers ride and view the products.

The world of bike races had crazy and bizarre rules for competitions racing bikes. He was suspended from competition in 1968. Why? This will sound crazy but so true, his hair was too long. Four years of not being able to compete, the rule of long hair was over turned. Read the rest of this entry

Accessories

mountainbikehelmetWhen you first start out with mountain biking, it can be a bit overwhelming when you walk into a bike store to buy your first mountain bike and see all of the available accessories you'll need when you first start riding. There are several mountain biking accessories and related products that you can purchase. Although the sales staff will try to sell you anything they can, the real question for those on a budget isn't what's cool, but what accessories you need to make your rides more safe and enjoyable.  By starting with these accessories, you'll be just fine when you hit the trails. Read the rest of this entry

Specialized

specializedmountainbikeSpecialized mountain bikes are the riding enthusiast's dream come true. For too many years, the mountain biking enthusiast has been relegated to second-class status. As few as just a decade ago, if you wanted a truly personal experience with your mountain bike, you had to spend thousands of dollars to have it made by companies from Italy, and Germany. Some of the best bikes in the world were made by these companies, and it seemed as though companies based in the United States were always running a few years behind in style and technology. Thanks to Specialized Montain Bikes, however, this trend is officially over! Read the rest of this entry

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