I’m planning to go biking in a Mountain Bike Trail but I’ve never been or seen a mountain bike trail, so I was wondering what will I see once I get there, I mean, are the paths always made of concrete (like a sidewalk) or is it a natural path?
Also I need to buy a bike to go there, what would you recomend me and in what price range are the Mountain Bike Trail bikes?
Thanks in advance.
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Full suspension is real nice but not needed. you can expect bumpy loose ground with occasional tree roots out of the ground waiting to spill you on yer head so get pads and a helmet too
Lots of trail groups have websites with trail descriptions and ratings. ( They vary widely)
If you know of one check their site – or google mountain biking in your state, you may be surprised how much trail info is available.
It’s good to be able to find a trail to match your skill level.
The bike shop you use can help as well. they can also help with bike choice.
Real trails are mostly or all dirt, gravel, sand. Hard pack dirt is the best. You will encounter steep short hills and some times long hills depending were you live and ride. Tree roots (very slippery when wet) rocks, small to medium logs to hump over, bumpy rutted down hill are common. Sometimes trails are very narrow between trees with tight turns etc. and small very narrow bridges (hand built) over wet spots are common where I ride. Trails vary widely.
Ask around, trails are rated for difficulty. For a first ride choose the easiest you can find. I don’t want to scare you but the 1st time out is an eye-opener for most riders. When I take newbies out I go to the easiest trail which crosses park roads so if they had enough for the day we just ride the road back to the car.
As for the bike, try to buy above the $300 – $400 price range if you really want to trail ride. Wally Mart type bikes will not hold up to the abuse taken on a trail. There OK for once in a while trial rides. Best thing would be to borrow a bike to try it out – trails I mean. If you really like it and are a good athlete spend $600+ to get a bike that will be well equiped to work well under trail conditions. Stay away from duel suspension bikes – they added weight and $$$ and are certainly not needed. They are sold a lot in discount stores because kids (and adults) think there cool.
Make sure you ride on the road to get in at least OK shape and can handle and shift you bike very well. MTB riding requires much more skill than road riding. Finally, go when it’s dry.
they are not made of concrete they are dirt trails. you should expect skinny trails that are difficult to ride in, trees fallen over so you have to bunny hop them or get off your bike and walk it over, other riders that you have to be careful of so you dont crash. here are some good bikes for you
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=07HardrockXC
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22177
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/1262/29304/
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/1263/29308/
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/1260/29299/