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Types Of Mountain Biking
As a sport or a hobby, mountain biking can be split into 9
different categories. These categories are very versed in what
they offer. They are:
1. BMX
BMX is a style where the bikes offer 20 inch wheels.
These bikes are commonly used at skate parks or with dirt jumps.
Because of their smaller wheels and shorter wheel bases, BMX
bikes are much easier to perform tricks and stunts with.
2. Cross Country
This type of mountain biking involves riding your bike up and
down hills. Although it's the least extreme form of mountain
biking, most cross country riders are very fit and go on long
rides.
3. Cyclo Cross
This is a cross between road and mountain biking. These riders
have to go over obstacles, cross through rivers, and race on and
off the course.
4. Dirt Jumping
Dirt jumping involves jumping the bike over large man made dirt
jumps then doing tricks while they are in the air. These jumps
are normally close together so riders can go over six or more
jumps in one run, gaining a flow to give them more speed for
bigger jumps.
5. Downhill
Downhill mountain biking involves racing downhill as fast as
possible. This type of riding is very intense and extreme,
offering riders the chance for ultimate thrills and excitement.
6. Freeride
Free riding involves finding the perfect line down the mountain
using all of the terrain to express yourself. These competitions
are very popular, as riders can express themselves any way they
see fit.
7. Single Speed
No to be confused with fixed gears, this is a form of cross
country biking that's done using a bike with only one gear and
fewer components. The idea with single speed is simplicity. The
straight chain line will provide efficient pedaling, and the
lack of components mean less mechanical problems and a lighter
bike.
8. Street and Urban
This type of riding involves riding in urban areas, ledges, and
other types of man made obstacles. Riders of street and urban
biking will do tricks as well, such as stalls and grinds.
9. Trails
Trials are considered an aspect of mountain biking, although the
bikes used look nothing like mountain bikes. They use 20 or 26
inch wheels and sport small, low frames. Trail riders will hop
and jump their bikes over obstacles, which requires an extreme
amount of balance and concentration.