Buying a Mountain Bike in Canada

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Buying a Mountain Bike in Canada
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Table of contents

• Buying a Mountain Bike in Canada
• What to Look Out for When Purchasing A Mountain
  Bike
• Size of the Mountain Bike
• Type of the Mountain Bike
• Features of the Mountain Bike
• Size Of The Wheels
• Budget
• Conclusion

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Buying a Mountain Bike in Canada

• Buying a mountain bike can be a fascinating and
  fulfilling thing for most bikers. If you've just
  started the biking journey, you're excited.
• For the beginners, it can be a hard task because
  you do not know what to look out for when getting
  your first mountain bike. Worry not, this article
  will provide you with the key features to look
  out for when purchasing a mountain bike.

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• A mountain bike is specifically designed for
  off-road biking. It can serve a whole lot of
  purposes, from Cardio exercises to races and
  adventures with your family. Getting one that
  meets your needs should be your priority for you
  to enjoy your biking experience.

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What to Look Out for When Purchasing A Mountain
Bike
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Size of the Mountain Bike

• Do not just walk into the bikes shop and pick
  any bike because it looks cute. Size should be
  the main factor here. Mountain bike sizes are not
  complicated. There sizing are classified to
  small, medium and large.
• However, look out for several companies before
  settling for one because of their size
  difference. Small size can be a medium size from
  another company hence you need to try fit the
  bike.

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Type of the Mountain Bike

• When purchasing a bike, you should know that
  there are different types of mountain bikes.
  Mountain bikes are designed for different needs
  of biking like the type of biking and terrain.
  These are the types of mountain bikes

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Full-Suspension

• A full-suspension mountain bike is good for
  rugged terrain. They are comfortable and offer
  good traction. These bikes are easy to handle
  thus are good for beginners.

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Hardtail

• A hardtail mountain bike is an all-terrain
  mountain bike. This mountain has front suspension
  and is also lighter compared to a full suspension
  bike. Hardtail mountain bike is light and also a
  good choice for a beginner and enthusiast too.

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Freeride

• A freeride bike is suitable for both uphill and
  downhill biking. These bikes are made from
  lighter frames to reduce the weight for easy
  uphill cycling.

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Cross Country

• Cross country mountain bikes have a minimum
  suspension system. However, if you're a
  descending rider, this bike might not be for you.
  Cross country possesses good momentum and gears
  to aid in increasing speed.

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Downhill

• Just as the name suggests, these bikes are good
  for downhill biking. The brakes of this bike are
  extremely powerful because of the big disc rotors
  that they have.

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Features of the Mountain Bike

• The features of a mountain bike are very crucial
  because they distinguish a bike from another.
  These features are what will make you enjoy your
  biking experience. A mountain bike that has great
  features can be quite expensive. The good thing
  is you can easily add the features that you wish
  your bike should have. The most important
  features are

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• Brakes
• There are two types of brakes, the disc brakes
  and the rim brakes. The disc brakes are far much
  powerful than the rim brakes. However, the price
  of disc brakes is also quite expensive.
• Gears and Shifts
• For you to determine which mountain bike fits
  you, youll need to test it to feel the gears and
  shifts.
• Saddle
• Try out seats to see if theyre comfortable. A
  well-padded and soft seat will give you a smooth
  riding experience.

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Size Of The Wheels

• Previously, mountain bikes had standard wheels of
  26 inches. However, as days went by, size 27.5
  inch and 29 inches were introduced. Bigger wheels
  are good for bigger obstacles, but they're a bit
  harder to handle. Experienced bikers mostly use
  big wheels because they are durable.

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Budget

• Your budget is one factor that will determine
  which bike you will buy. A budget will direct you
  on which bike to buy. Expensive bikes are good
  and have most of the features needed for a good
  mountain bike. If your budget seems to be tight,
  you can purchase a mountain bike within your
  budget and then add the features later on.

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• When buying a bike, consider getting yourself
  safety wares for your riding. These are gloves,
  helmet, proper biking clothes and padded liner
  shorts. Most people skip this point of purchasing
  the safety wares because they feel a bike is all
  that is needed.
• Protecting yourself using these safety wares is
  very important, and they can protect your body in
  case of any accidents. Apart from protection, the
  safety ware gives a rider a comfortable feeling
  and so much fun.

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Conclusion

• The features are just like an outline on what to
  look out for when purchasing a mountain bike.
  There are a lot of other personal preferences a
  biker looks for in a mountain bike. Your terrain
  should also be considered when buying a mountain
  bike so that you get the best out of it.

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