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A mountain bike, mountain bicycle or ATB (All Terrain Bicycle) is a bicycle designed for mountain biking, either on dirt trails or other unpaved environments. In contrast, road bicycles aren't rugged enough for such terrain.
Mountain bikes have fat, knobby tires for extra traction. In recent years front suspension has become the norm and full front and rear suspension is becoming increasingly common. Some mountain bikes are also fitted with bar ends on the handlebars, but with a recent trend in riser handlebars (as opposed to a flat straight handlebar) fewer riders use bar end extensions. The bikes normally have 26 in (559 mm) wheels although since 2002, some models have been available with 29 in (622 mm) wheels. (The name given to a rim diameter in inches is different from the rim's actual size. See below, at Tire Sizes.) The larger wheels supposedly roll better over obstacles but this comes at the expense of less manoeuvrability and significant uptake is stymied by the limited selection of tires and forks on offer.
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@ImNotAtWork In the Poconos, Big Boulder. Shit all over the walls and bikes hanging from the ceiling. Must be a mountain thing!
domerspe (Victor Nieves) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:38:30 -0000
@ImNotAtWork In the Poconos, Big Boulder. Shit all over the walls and bikes hanging from the ceiling. Must be a mountain thing!
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Bake5 (Tanya) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:18:12 -0000
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.243 racing - Manufacturer of mountain bike frames and accessories based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Product images and details provided.
Addict Cycles - Makes dirtjump, street riding, mountain cross, hardtail frames. Colorado, USA.
Arrow Racing - Competition built mountain bikes and components, including cross country, dual slalom and downhill. History, photo gallery, specifications.
Meta Description: [ Arrow Racing specializes in hand crafted frames, components, and tires. Our revolutionary designs and mechanical expertise bring you to another level of mountain biking. ]
Da Bomb - Makers of downhill, DS, XC and trials bicycles and components. Company news and contact details provided.
e13 Components - Specilaizing in hardtail frames and components to meet the needs of abusive off road mountain biking.
Meta Description: [ e.13 components ]
Edge Bikes - Makers of downhill (DH) and bicycle supercross (BSX) mountain bikes based in Sheffield, England.
Meta Description: [ mountain bike motorcycle part custom helmet accessory rack shop bicycle ]
Epic Bicycles - Titanium Mountain Bikes - Builders of fine titanium mountain bike frames, located in British Columbia, Canada.
Meta Description: [ epicti.com ]
Foes Racing - Over 10 years experience manufacturing full suspension mountain bikes.
Meta Description: [ Foes Racing: American Made Frames, Forks, Suspension, and Accessories For Mountain Biking. Foes Racing manufactures the best designed, most aggressively tested and carefully crafted frames, forks, suspension and accessories in mountain biking. ]
Gary Fisher Mountain Bikes - Manufacturer of a variety of bikes and accessories. Provides user manuals and information. USA.
Meta Description: [ The Gary Fisher Website is the next best thing to riding. It's home to high performance bikes for the mountain, for the city, for the family. Life is better when you ride bikes. ]
Kimbike - All-wheel or front-wheel drive gear mountain bike without using a chain or cable mechanism.
Knolly Bikes - Manufacturer of high end freeride and downhill mountain bikes. Canada.
Meta Description: [ Knolly Bikes, V-tach freeride Mountain Bike, engineered, manufactured and tested in British Columbia. ]
Kona Mountain Bikes - Product index, FAQ, dealer list, images, contact information, and technical information.
Landiseries.com - Manufacturer of one model of bike.
Mountain Cycle - Product index, racing team, dealer list, contact information, history, warranties, and order status.
Meta Description: [ The official Mountain Cycle site - V.07, legendary mountain bicycles ; Le site officiel Mountain Cycle - V.07, tous les VTT de légende ]
On-One - Specialising in single speed mountain bikes and frames. UK.
Orange Mountain Bikes - Product information on bikes, frames, components and cycle clothing as well as news on Team Animal Orange.
Pace Cycles Limited - Maker of mountain bikes. Includes information about the company and its products. [Requires Flash]
Psycle Werks - Full suspension mountain bike frames made in the USA.
Meta Description: [ Psycle Werks U.S. Crafted Custom Mountain Bikes ]
Rocky Mountain Bicycles - Manufacturer of semi-custom mountain bikes. Provides product index, history, demonstration dates, warranty registration, and magazine reviews.
Rotec - Full suspension mountain bikes.
Meta Description: [ hydraulic, pneumatic components, systems and electronic control systems. ]
Tomac - Manufacturer of mountain bikes, components and accessories; products, FAQs, racing, dealers and distributors provided on site.
Meta Description: [ TOMAC MOUNTAIN BIKES ]
Union-Street Bikes - Manufacturer of mountain bike frames built to take the abuse of park, street and dirt jumping.
Meta Description: [ American made street frames built for action. ]
Ventana - Manufacturer of bikes, accessories and clothes. USA.
Yeti Cycles - MTB bikes and race information.
Meta Description: [ Yeti Cycles manufacturer of high end mountain bikes. ]
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