There are several types of mountain bike you need to recognize before buying, ie the type of downhill (DH), Freeride (FR), Dirtjump (DJ), Cross Country (XC) and All Mountain (AM). Selection of type of bike you should adjust the types of activities and characters who would you take mine.
Purchasing Custom or Full Bike Model. Both of these factors is usually the first step in purchasing a mountain bike, which each have advantages and disadvantages. With the purchase of a custom model, you can specify their own constituent components of your bike, like the model frame, crank type, the type of shifter fork and its brands. Your understanding of the details of the bike is very necessary here. For beginners who will use this purchasing model, should require a more familiar counterparts (advanced-level) detail a mountain bike, so that the selection of components can be precisely and conveniently used. In contrast with the purchase of Full Bike model, beginners are not too troubled by the component items. Every brand is usually already set up a unit that has been customized bikes (mix and match) according to factory standards, such as brand Giant, Specialized, KHS, or Polygon. Thus, the price also rise from the low-end to high-end, depending on the customization of components of a mountain bike. Here you need a little observant, observing the details of its components, especially the shifters, and crank breaker. Do not hesitate to try to drive it (test-drive) before purchasing to make sure the combination of these components have been comfortable and fit you.
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