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spridder
Im in the market for a mountain bike. I havent bought a bike since i was a kid many years ago. What should i be looking for in a bike these days? I would primarily use the bike on paths and mostly trails. also, what are some decent manufactures?
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It really depends on how much you want to spend and what you want to do. if you want to do cross country mountain biking, look for weight (the lighter the better), the derailleurs, (I like Sram XTRs), the travel( this is basically how far the shocks can move, for cross country you want 4.5 inches or less), and the shocks. Fox shocks are usually the way to go in my book but Rock Shox Recons are awesome. if you are looking for a full suspension bike, Fox Floats are good rear shocks for the money. just know that climbing with a full suspension bike can be a bitch because they are usually heavier and a lot of the power from your pedal goes into the shocks instead of the chain. for Downhill bikes, I'm not really sure, but I know that you want durability and a lot more travel (7-10 inches)
It really depends on how much you want to spend and what you want to do. if you want to do cross country mountain biking, look for weight (the lighter the better), the derailleurs, (I like Sram XTRs), the travel( this is basically how far the shocks can move, for cross country you want 4.5 inches or less), and the shocks. Fox shocks are usually the way to go in my book but Rock Shox Recons are awesome. if you are looking for a full suspension bike, Fox Floats are good rear shocks for the money. just know that climbing with a full suspension bike can be a bitch because they are usually heavier and a lot of the power from your pedal goes into the shocks instead of the chain. for Downhill bikes, I'm not really sure, but I know that you want durability and a lot more travel (7-10 inches)
how can I teach 5 year old to ride his bike?
sarahjane1
I just took the training wheels off his 12 inch two wheeler. Any tips on helping him learn to ride?
Answer
Assure him that you will run beside him and hold the seat of his bike so that he won't fall. Once he gets going, you can let go of his seat for a time. Don't tell him that you're doing that. Once he gets up to about 10-20 seconds without you holding onto the seat, show him your hands and tell him that he's been riding without your help.
My dad taught every kid in the neighborhood how to ride that way. He took pride in it.
HTH
Assure him that you will run beside him and hold the seat of his bike so that he won't fall. Once he gets going, you can let go of his seat for a time. Don't tell him that you're doing that. Once he gets up to about 10-20 seconds without you holding onto the seat, show him your hands and tell him that he's been riding without your help.
My dad taught every kid in the neighborhood how to ride that way. He took pride in it.
HTH
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