Mountain Bikes Explained

Diamondback Mountain Bikes

Mountain biking is a very enjoyable sport. You get to exercise and see the countryside at the same time. If you enjoy going outdoors and wish to get a form of exercise, too, you should get a bike and go mountain biking.

A mountain bike is technically different from a road bike and a BMX. Mountain biking tires are usually fat tires with knobbies which makes it easier for them to go up mountains and traverse rough roads. The knobbies virtually grip the loose rock and rough roads to go faster compared to a road bikes smooth tires. A road bikes tires are specifically designed to run faster on a smooth road. The frame or body of the mountain bike is also larger and sometimes heavier than a road bike. This is due mainly to all the pressure it gets from the rider who exerts effort to go faster on a rough road. Mountain biking parts are not as light weight as the road bike parts although some frames and components have gotten lighter over the years.

There are many varieties of mountain bikes available. Some are astoundingly expensive while others are purely functional. The average price of a professional mountain bikers bike could be approximately $2,000 – $3,000. This is a very modest estimate of the price. Some after market parts cost around that range too. Mountain bikes usually have shock absorbers or suspension for the rough terrain. The shocks are usually found in the front end of the bike while there are other shocks which are located near or just below base of the seat post. The preference of the rider dictates whether there will be rear or front suspension on his bike.

Mountain biking also helps to form your legs, upper body and buttocks. The upper body usually exerts control over the rough terrain thus making the arms and biceps well exercised as well. The amount of calories and energy that you burn when you are out mountain biking is great. Although, the way you ride is also a factor to how much weight you lose and how trim you are. Some bikers just pedal around rough terrain without improving their speed and endurance. Mountain biking is an ideal sport for both men and women. It promotes cardiovascular exercise which is great for our hearts and it maintain sour body as long as you bike at least 2 to 3 times a week


Diamondback Octane Jr Girls' Mountain Bike (20-Inch Wheels)


Diamondback Octane Jr Girls’ Mountain Bike (20-Inch Wheels)


$229.99


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Diamondback Octane Jr Boy's Mountain Bike (24-Inch Wheels)


Diamondback Octane Jr Boy’s Mountain Bike (24-Inch Wheels)


$279.99


Diamondbacks Octane 24 is a great bike for all their rides. It sports a nimble-handling and durable aluminum frame and a suspension fork that provides a super-smooth ride. Plus this sweet machine sports easy-spinning aluminum wheels and a 21-speed drivetrain so hell be able to even keep up with you. It also boast powerful linear-pull brakes for total safety and control….

Diamondback Octane Jr Girls' Mountain Bike (24-Inch Wheels)


Diamondback Octane Jr Girls’ Mountain Bike (24-Inch Wheels)


$259.99


Diamondbacks Girls Octane 24 is a great bike for all their rides. It sports a nimble-handling and durable aluminum frame and a suspension fork that provides a super-smooth ride. Plus this sweet machine sports easy-spinning aluminum wheels and a 21-speed drivetrain so shell be able to even keep up with you. It also boast powerful linear-pull brakes for total safety and control….

Diamondback Sorrento Sport Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)


Diamondback Sorrento Sport Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)



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Diamondback Response Sport Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)


Diamondback Response Sport Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)



The Response Sport combines the perfect blend of hardtail performance with rugged utility to form the ideal hardtail all-purpose trail bike. The Response Sport is built up around a frame that features our �Strongbox� top and down tubes and heat-treated 6061 T-6 aluminum. If a solid and reliable hardtail all mountain bike is what you�re after, choose the disc brake-equipped Response Sport….