Types Of Mountain Biking

As a sport or a hobby, mountain biking able to be split
into 9 different categories. These categories are
very versed in what they offer.

1. BMX
BMX biking is a style where the bikes offer 20 inch wheels.
These bikes are normally used at skate parks or
with dirt jumps. Because of their smaller wheels
and shorter wheel bases, BMX bikes are much easier
to perform tricks and stunts with.

2. Cross country mountain bike
This type of mountain biking involves riding your
bike up and down hills. Although it's the least
extreme form of mountain biking, most cross country
riders are very fit and go on long rides.

3. Cyclo cross biking is a combination of road biking and mountain biking. The sport involves a course that covers both on and off road sections. The course may contain water crossings and other obstacles as well.

4. Dirt jumping is a kind of mountain biking and it involves jumping the bike over large man made dirt jumps then doing tricks while they are in the air. These jumps are normally close
together so riders able to go over six or more jumps
in one run, gaining a flow to give them more
speed for bigger jumps.

5. Downhill
Downhill mountain biking involves racing downhill
as fast as possible. This type of riding is very
intense and extreme, offering riders the chance
for ultimate thrills and excitement.

6. Freeride
Free riding involves finding the perfect line down
the mountain using completely of the terrain to express
yourself. These competitions are very popular,
as riders able to express themselves any way they see
fit.

7. Single speed mountain biking uses the simplistic approach to mountain biking.
No to be confused with fixed gears, this is a form
of cross country biking that's done using a bike
with only one gear and fewer components. The idea
with single speed is simplicity. The straight
chain line will give efficient pedaling, and
the lack of components mean less mechanical
problems and a lighter bike.

8. Street and urban bikes are used in the city.
This type of riding involves riding in urban areas,
ledges, and different types of man made obstacles.
Riders of street and urban biking will do tricks
as well, such as stalls and grinds.

9. Trails mountain biking
Trials mountain biking are considered an aspect of mountain biking,
although the bikes used look nothing alike mountain
bikes. They use 20 or 26 inch wheels and sport
small, low frames. Trail riders will hop and
jump their bikes over obstacles, which requires
an extreme amount of balance and concentration.