CrossCountry
The main thing that distinguishes them is the high reliability, that is, any damage can lead to unpredictable consequences, and therefore of primary importance fortress construction. They are equipped with the most sturdy handlebars, suspension fork, reliable brakes (usually disk). The second group of features due to the fact that they were going down, respectively, the problem of minimizing the weight should not be used wide tires, the center of gravity is shifted backward. At the present time for downhill bikes are typically used dvuhpodvesochnye. Trial Bicycles (Trial) Trial is to overcome obstacles.
Bicycles are used in Trial frame small size, light weight. Sometimes they have a front suspension fork is sometimes used rigid fork. Brakes as Typically, hydraulic, such brakes provide the best control. Kroskantri (CrossCountry) High-speed cross-country race. Can be as hard and with the suspension fork, the weight is minimized. Made of carbon fiber or aluminum. Have much in common with bicycles CycloCross.
Friraydernye bikes (FreeRider) The essence of these bikes as the name implies, they are designed for riding on rough terrain. They are not intended for any was racing and therefore this is not a pure subtype. Solutions are very diverse, as can be polnopodvesami and have only a front suspension fork. Road and mountain biking have in common is that both types of designed to achieve maximum speeds in different circumstances. When operating the mountain or road bike cyclist is ready to sacrifice the simple operation of a bicycle and ride comfort for the sake of high speeds. I would like to note that the specific characteristics of each of these types is most pronounced in the older models. For the younger models, this applies only in part, that is, it's bikes for riding with the usual some features (on the cheap roadies you will feel comfortable first and foremost on the pavement, at affordable MTB – on country roads).
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