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The all-new 2010 Mount Vision is solid, lightweight and a truly powerful trail tool. We have not compromised in its design, setting out to make the most capable full suspension bike in the world, built around Quad link 2.0, the most effective and reactive suspension system available today. We’ve fine tuned the geometry and optimized every frameset to give you a bike that is superbly stiff, capable of carving the singletrack, climbing efficiently and descending with control. The Mount Vision will encourage and reward you in equal measure.

The new 2010 Attack Trail was built due to a need for speed and is the most capable all-rounder in our arsenal. With continuing refinement we are pushing the boundaries of what you thought possible from a 150mm chassis; the Attack is light, agile and an unbelievable descender. You want that it should climb well too? The 6061 Hydroformed tubing and optimized machined linkages gives unparalleled stiffness so you’ll excel on the climbs after blasting the descents.

When we first mocked up the latest 2010 XLT our test team were amazed at the smoothness and supple performance of the improved Quad-link system. Whether you are making your statement by launching huge trail obstacles or making your mark on the UK downhill race scene, you’ll not need more bike than the new 180mm travel Quake. This year we have added the same HammerSchmidt compatibility of the Attack Trail, making the new improved Quake a stunning and versatile playmate.

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1. Cross country Almost all mountain bikes will fit into this category. Cross country mountain bikes are light weight, making them easy to ride over most terrains, even up and down hills. This is the most common mountain bike and it can be used with ease for riding on the path or even commuting.

2. Downhill These types of bikes are for serious bikers who crave the ultimate adventure. Downhill bikes have front and rear suspension, strong parts, and disc brakes. Rarely available off the shelf, most riders like to custom build their own.

3. Trials Trail mountain biking involves a great degree of skill and is classified as the precision riding of the sport. Similiar to downhill bikes, trial riders will often build their own bikes rather than purchase one off a shelf. Generally very light and very strong, these bikes require a lot of discipline.

4. Jump and slalom Slalom and jump bikes are very strong and designed for jumping, street racing, and slalom. They offer a front suspension and use very strong components dedicated to what they do. These bikes are very popular with the sport of mountain biking.

Even if you are new to mountain biking, the sport can be a lot of fun. There are several bikes to choose from, all of which depend on your style. If you are still looking for the best style for you, all you have to do is try out several bikes and see which one suites you the best.

Buying A Mountain Bike:
It can be a bit frustrating as well as time consuming when you buy a mountain bike. Below, you’ll find some tips and things to be aware of before you lay down the cash and buy a mountain bike.

Determining your price: There is really no limit as to how much money you can spend on a new mountain bike. To help you keep your spending under control, you should figure out what your price range is and how much your willing to pay for a new bike.

When you buy, you shouldn’t buy from mass merchant stores such as Wal-Mart. You should instead support your local bike shop and get a much better bike and much better service.

Finding your style:
All mountain bikes are designed with several different riding styles and terrain types in mind. You’ll need to figure out what type of riding you will be doing the most.

Smooth riding, cross country racing, mountain cruising, or lift accessed downhill is something you need to figure out. Make sure that the bike you select fits your personal style and not that of the sale’s staff.

Full suspension or hard tail:
If you can afford it, a full suspension mountain bike is always worth the purchase. A hard tail, without rear suspension, is much lighter weight and pedal more efficiently, although full suspensions offer more comfort and overall better control.

You’ll want to make that decision based on your price range, riding style, and the type of terrain you’ll be riding on the most. Finding your favorites: Comparing mountain bikes component to component is nearly impossible, as there are far too many combinations available.

The best way to go about doing this is finding a few components that are the most important to you and making sure the rest or the minimums fall within your price range. You can start with the fork then look at the wheels and rear derailleur.

Sales and seasons:
During the year, the prices of mountain bikes can fluctuate quite a bit. Spring through summer is the main buying season. If you can wait until the right price pops up, normally in the fall and winter, you can save a couple hundred dollars.

Many bike shops will also offer discounts or other accessories if you buy from them. Finding a good dealer: Finding a good bike dealer is more important than finding the best price. You should always find a dealer that cares more about selling you a great bike than selling you a high priced one. A great dealer will have a clean repair shop and give you the impression that you can really trust them.

Test ride:
You should test ride as many bikes as you can within your price range and riding style. You’ll find that some bikes will feel right, while others won’t. The more bikes you can test drive, you better you’ll understand what works and what doesn’t.

Doing the research: Product reviews and bike reviews are some of the best ways to find out about a mountain bikes reliability and overall performance. You should always look at what other owners and reviews think about a bike before you make that final purchase.

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• Give your bike a good wash, dont miss the dirt under your frame.
• Degrease your chain, then reapply oil, generously.
• Cover your bike with a a blanket or some kind of cloth, (no not to keep it warm!, to keep the dust off!)
• Lock it up, well you should do that everytime you put your bike away.
• Every now and again, if you have them, give your hydraulic brakes a couple of squeezes of the leavers just to stop air settling in the pots.

And last of all, say your goodbyes, g

They fall apart, well sorry to be so dramatic but if your thinking of getting into mountain biking and your first bikes an Ap*llo theirs a very good chance your going to pack it in! Them kind of bikes are good for ‘i use my bike once a year’ cyclists or childen etc.

If your a very keen beginner, my advice is to stick to your first bike being a hardtail (front suspension), i know its awfully tempting to buy a full suspension. A hardtail is a great bike to start off with, i recommend spending around £300 as a minimum but i wouldnt go much over. With that amount of money you’ll have a well designed light aluminium entry level bike.

Here’s two bikes which spring to my mind. (google them).

Trek 4300

Specialized Hardrock Comp

Hope i made you change your mind!

Aaron.