{"id":23549,"date":"2017-06-19T12:31:01","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T19:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=23549"},"modified":"2020-09-01T12:51:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T19:51:56","slug":"how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Mountain Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this guest post, Amanda Wilks offers tips on how to choose a mountain bike that fits your needs. Four careful steps should ensure you get a mountain bike that helps you get a good start in the exciting sport of mountain biking!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23441\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23441\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=23441\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C419&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,419\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race 750 x 420\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;If you choose the right mountain bike for your plans, you can look forward to having years of good fun with it!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C419&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-23441 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg\" alt=\"If you choose the right mountain bike for your plans, you can look forward to having years of good fun with it! How to choose a mountain bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"419\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23441\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=23441\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C419&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,419\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race 750 x 420\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;If you choose the right mountain bike for your plans, you can look forward to having years of good fun with it!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C419&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-23441 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?resize=750%2C419&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"If you choose the right mountain bike for your plans, you can look forward to having years of good fun with it! How to choose a mountain bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?resize=360%2C200&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race-750-x-420.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> If you choose the right mountain bike for your plans, you can look forward to having years of good fun with it! Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Mountain_bike_in_downhill_race.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve just discovered mountain biking, you&#8217;re undoubtedly excited about experiencing this new and exciting hobby. But first, you need a bike! Selecting a bike as a beginner can be a daunting task \u2013there are seemingly endless mountain bikes on the market today, and each one has different features.\u00a0Knowing what you want in a bike is challenging if you don&#8217;t have much experience. In this post, we&#8217;ll focus on some of the basic things you should look for when selecting your first mountain bike.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Read Bike Reviews<\/h3>\n<p>One way to get an idea of the best bike for you is to read other people&#8217;s opinions on certain models. For example, this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mountainbikereviewed.com\/diamondback-sorrento-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diamondback Sorrento review<\/a>\u00a0gives a reviewer&#8217;s opinions on one mountain bike model. Or this <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/\">Specialized TriCross review<\/a> gives plenty of details on everything you need to know about this particular bike.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23556\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2t32eCk\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23556\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike\/sorrento-diamondback1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg?fit=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,269\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sorrento diamondback(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Diamondback Sorrento is an example of a hardtail mountain bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg?fit=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg?fit=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-23556 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg\" alt=\"The Diamondback Sorrento is an example of a hardtail mountain bike. How to choose a mountain bike\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23556\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike\/sorrento-diamondback1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg?fit=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,269\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sorrento diamondback(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Diamondback Sorrento is an example of a hardtail mountain bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg?fit=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg?fit=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-23556 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg?resize=300%2C269&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Diamondback Sorrento is an example of a hardtail mountain bike. How to choose a mountain bike\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg?resize=150%2C135&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sorrento-diamondback1.jpg?resize=250%2C224&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Diamondback Sorrento is an example of a hardtail mountain bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=ajc58-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B0119OMZDK&amp;asins=B0119OMZDK&amp;linkId=061ccfb7184531e4ad7e2b3b9ece27d3&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Reading reviews can help get a feel for what can work for different people, and can also help you understand what you want in a bike. Also, knowing some of the terminology and the broad categorization of bikes will help you streamline your search.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Choose a Bike Style for Your New Mountain Bike<\/h3>\n<p>Start to narrow down the choices by deciding which style of mountain bike makes the most sense for you. What type you choose is up to you, but trail rider\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/scenesfromthetrail.wordpress.com\/\">Robyn Goldsmith<\/a>\u00a0recommends that beginners get something more general purpose. This will help you to explore different styles of riding before you specialize.\u00a0As you can see from the choices below, some mountain bikes are more general purpose, and some are more specialized.<\/p>\n<h4>Choice 1: All-Mountain Bikes<\/h4>\n<p>If you are looking into mountain riding as opposed to regular trail riding, an all-mountain frame may be for you. These bikes are similar to cross country bikes, but with even more emphasis on climbing ability. Also, they are built to withstand the steep descents you will find on a mountain.<\/p>\n<h4>Choice 2: Downhill Mountain Bikes<\/h4>\n<p>Downhill bikes are also available, but these are less common, as they generally useful only at bike parks where there are lifts to get riders to the top of a large hill.<\/p>\n<h4>Choice 3: Trail Bikes<\/h4>\n<p>Trail bikes are very common and are ideal for recreational riding. Their suspension is less robust than the two choices above, so they tend to be more affordable. They strike a balance between weight, efficiency, and fun. If you are just getting into mountain biking and not sure about specializing, or if you&#8217;re on a budget, a trail bike may be a good choice. These bikes are versatile and can perform well on trails and on pavement.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23559\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23559\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2tnrine\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23559\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike\/upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C446&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,446\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A great trail bike will enable you to get out and enjoy nature while cycling on trails&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C446&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-23559 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg\" alt=\"A great trail bike will enable you to get out and enjoy nature while cycling on trails\" width=\"750\" height=\"446\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23559\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike\/upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C446&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,446\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A great trail bike will enable you to get out and enjoy nature while cycling on trails&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C446&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-23559 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C446&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A great trail bike will enable you to get out and enjoy nature while cycling on trails\" width=\"750\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C89&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C149&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Upload-horses-and-cyclists-on-the-galloping-goose-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C190&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> A great trail bike will enable you to get out and enjoy nature while cycling on trails<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Choice 4: Fat Bikes<\/h4>\n<p>Fat bikes can have any frame size, but they are set apart by their fat, wide tires. These tires can be comforting to beginner riders, since a wider tire can handle more bumps and is less likely to cause a fall. Also, those riding on snow or sand will likely have a much easier time when riding a fat bike.<\/p>\n<h4>Choice 5: Cross Country Bikes<\/h4>\n<p>Not exactly a mountain bike per se, but if you just want to be fast, cross-country bikes are similar to trail bikes but are generally lighter in weight. The light weight is ideal for climbing hills, so if you&#8217;re planning on taking on hillier trails, this style may be a good choice. Because they are lightweight and generally more efficient, these bikes are often more expensive than your average trail bike.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Pick a Suspension Type for your New Mountain Bike<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you are a bit more familiar with the various types of bikes, let\u2019s look at the different suspension types available. Just as a car has a suspension system to absorb shock, mountain bikes often come with a suspension. What suspension setup you choose will depend on your budget and where you plan to ride your new mountain bike.<\/p>\n<h4>Suspension Choice 1: No shocks<\/h4>\n<p>Occasionally, you may come across a mountain-style bike with no suspension or shocks. These bikes are generally much less expensive, but many riders find them uncomfortable. Plus, if you are going over a lot of bumps on trails, a good suspension can keep you safer because it helps keep the bike wheels in contact with the ground.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22320\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22320\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ri7jWn\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22320\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike\/upload-bridgestone-mb2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-lochside-bridge-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=750%2C488&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,488\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Upload &#8211; Bridgestone MB2 classic mountain bike on trestle bridge on Lochside Bridge 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=750%2C488&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-22320 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg\" alt=\"This is an example of a mountain bike with no shocks. his is the Bridgestone MB2 mountain bike. It was the first true mountain bike, and is still great today. Designed by the legendary Grant Petersen, this bike has all the key design features of a mountain bike, and provides a comfortable ride on trails, even without any suspension \u2013 just through great design. This Bridgestone design remains the standard for rigid frame mountain bikes\" width=\"750\" height=\"488\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22320\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike\/upload-bridgestone-mb2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-lochside-bridge-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=750%2C488&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,488\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Upload &#8211; Bridgestone MB2 classic mountain bike on trestle bridge on Lochside Bridge 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?fit=750%2C488&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-22320 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?resize=750%2C488&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"This is an example of a mountain bike with no shocks. his is the Bridgestone MB2 mountain bike. It was the first true mountain bike, and is still great today. Designed by the legendary Grant Petersen, this bike has all the key design features of a mountain bike, and provides a comfortable ride on trails, even without any suspension \u2013 just through great design. This Bridgestone design remains the standard for rigid frame mountain bikes\" width=\"750\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?resize=150%2C98&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?resize=250%2C163&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-Bridgestone-MB2-classic-mountain-bike-on-trestle-bridge-on-Lochside-Bridge-750.jpg?resize=320%2C208&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This is an example of a mountain bike with no shocks. This is the Bridgestone MB2 mountain bike. It was the first true mountain bike, and is still great today. Designed by the legendary Grant Petersen, this bike has all the key design features of a mountain bike, and provides a comfortable ride on trails, even without any suspension \u2013 just through great design. This Bridgestone design remains the standard for rigid frame mountain bikes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Choices 2 and 3: Hardtail and full suspension<\/h4>\n<p>The two main types of mountain bike suspensions are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/learn\/expert-advice\/suspension.html\">hardtail and full suspension<\/a>.\u00a0A hardtail has shock absorbers in the front fork, but none in the back. A full suspension has shock absorbers in the front and rear of the bike. Generally speaking, a hardtail is a lot less expensive to buy and maintain, and it is also lighter. The Raleigh Bikes <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2tnrine\">Tokul 1 <\/a>Mountain Bike is an aluminum hardtail mountain bike with front suspension (SR Suntour SCM supension fork with 120 mm of travel) and is excellent value for money.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=ajc58-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01MXPYK76&amp;asins=B01MXPYK76&amp;linkId=e11264e84f791f6ca24d921c8109d9c9&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>While a full suspension mountain bike is more expensive, it is a good choice for those who are going to be riding on very rough trails. If you have back or joint issues, a full suspension will also provide a more comfortable ride.<\/p>\n<p>David Galati, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/Why-should-I-consider-a-full-suspension-mountain-bike\">Category 2 men&#8217;s road and cross country cyclist<\/a>, notes that a hardtail bike is typically faster with hill climbs, but that a full suspension bike is commonly faster and more comfortable on downhills. He suggests that if you are considering different types of suspensions, you consider your budget and how much time (or money) you are willing to spend on bike maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a beautiful Devinci dual suspension bike that has just completed a muddy ride in Whistler, BC. To maintain this bike, owner and hardcore downhill mountain biker Steven will need to spend at least an hour getting the dirt out of all the moving parts!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23616\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23616\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23616\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike\/devinci-dual-suspension\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,579\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Devinci dual suspension\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is the Devinci Dual Suspension Mountain Bike. These kinds of bikes often get very heavy use (such as riding down a mountain) &#8211; so they are risky to buy as used bikes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?fit=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23616 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg\" alt=\"Devinci Dual Suspension Mountain Bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"579\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23616\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-a-mountain-bike\/devinci-dual-suspension\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,579\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Devinci dual suspension\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is the Devinci Dual Suspension Mountain Bike. These kinds of bikes often get very heavy use (such as riding down a mountain) &#8211; so they are risky to buy as used bikes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?fit=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23616 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?resize=750%2C579&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Devinci Dual Suspension Mountain Bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?resize=250%2C193&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Devinci-dual-suspension.jpg?resize=320%2C247&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Devinci Dual Suspension Mountain Bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=ajc58-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00VQIPQF4&amp;asins=B00VQIPQF4&amp;linkId=f9c68b05bb5add608f267f66de3c31fe&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Consider Getting a Professional Fit for Your New Mountain Bike<\/h3>\n<p>Bike style and suspension type are the two most important variables to consider when choosing a new mountain bike. Beyond that, with any bike you buy, it&#8217;s wise to have a professional bike fit done. With this, you pay to have a professional adjust the bike to fit you exactly, which can help ensure safety and prevent injuries and pain. You can usually find a local professional bike fitter on Google, or by asking at your local bike shop.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>By following the steps above, you are sure to find a mountain bike that will let you get out and start mountain biking! 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-37535 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-02-09 17:46:40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-dog-bike-baskets\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dog-bike-basket-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"7 best dog bike baskets\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-37535 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Dog bike basket header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Carriers to Take Your Dog on Bike Rides<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-34577 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-07-27 15:05:43\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-530-vs-830-vs-1030-plus\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/530-vs-830-vs-1030-plus-header-min.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"This graphic shows you the relative sizes of the 530 (left), 1030 Plus (center), and 830 (right)\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-34577 msDefaultImage\" title=\"530 vs 830 vs 1030 plus header-min\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 Plus vs 1040 Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison with Reviews and Videos<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-33276 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-23 15:42:22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Best-road-bike-saddles-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Best road bike saddles\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-33276 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Best road bike saddles header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles for Men and Women - Video-Packed Post<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32893 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-08 08:05:11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-computers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-best-bike-computers-header-41.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-32893 msDefaultImage\" title=\"7 best bike computers header 4(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Bike Computers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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Find the Best Bike Lock For You!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42799 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:30:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Post-header-Joe-and-Maggie-safest-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42799 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe and Maggie safest headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Best Safe Headphones for Cyclists Compared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45252 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-22 20:57:16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Piriformis-muscle-seen-from-behind-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45252 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists - How to Prevent and Cure It<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45526 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-08 16:15:36\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/are-garmin-edge-bike-computers-worth-it\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/keen-cyclists.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"If you are you a really keen and serious cyclist, aspiring to train hard and become fitter and faster, then it is possible that a Garmin Edge bike computer would be a good choice for you\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45526 msDefaultImage\" title=\"keen cyclists\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Are Garmin Edge Bike Computers Worth It?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Did you enjoy this post or find it helpful? 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