Mountain biking is an extremely popular adventure sport. Because of the inherent dangers involved in the sport, mountain bikes, the principal equipment used in the sport, must be solid and durable. Mountain biking involves riding the bike through extremely rough terrains and dangerous slopes. If the bike is not strong enough to withstand the pressure and stress of riding, it can cause fatal accidents. Because of this, a person who wants to buy a particular brand of mountain bike loves to hear an endorsement about the safety and durability of that brand. As a result, prospective buyers check on sports magazine and websites for mountain bike reviews.
There are a number of brands of mountain bikes available on the market. One can observe that normally the price goes up as the number of features of the bike increases. Previously word of the mouth publicity was the most predominant sales booster in this category. But now with the internet allowing the users freely to express their views, the cyber world is abuzz with a number of mountain bike reviews. One can find a number of websites that allow bike owners to write about their bikes. If you want to read reviews about a particular model of bike, then it is better to search for reviews about that particular brand of bike.
The problem with online mountain bike reviews written by owners is that such reviews tend to be highly subjective. Those reviews will either scream the benefits and good features of the bikes or cry about the negatives and poor features of the bikes. So, it is better to rely on reviews written by experts and editors of adventure sport magazines. Such experts write reviews after testing the bike for various factors and performance of individual components like handle, frame, and wheels.
The following are mountain bike reviews about popular brands available in the market. Santa Cruz's Chameleon has been one of the popular brands for quite some time. It is strong and tough, but incredibly lightweight. One can select both with gear and without gear models. Its whole frame is very stiff, but handles are exceptionally balanced. Rockhopper series is another popular brand of mountain bikes. It is one of the bikes that get most number of positive reviews. According to several reviews, it has all the qualities a mountain bike should have: good handle balance, strong frame, durable structure, and easy to ride.
For those who look for cheaper, but reliable, options, Schwinn Mesa is for them. It is a front suspension bike and hence not as costlier as the full suspension bikes. One should not expect the same quality as the expensive ones. Nevertheless, several mountain bike reviews suggest that the frame is strong and solid. It is generally considered as a good buy for an occasional rider in friendly terrains.
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