What Are The 9 Types Of Mountain Biking?

By Sue Ellis


As a sport or a hobby, mountain biking can be split into 9 different categories. Very versed in what they offer are these categories. Included are:

BMX. BMX is a style where the bikes offer 20 inch wheels. Commonly used at skate parks or dirt jumps are these bikes. BMX bikes have smaller wheels and shorter wheel bases which means performing stunts and tricks are easier.

Facts about cross country. Riding your bike up and down hills is what this type of mountain biking is all about. Although it's the least extreme form of mountain biking, most cross country riders are very fit and go on long rides.

Facts about cyclo cross. A cross between road and mountain biking is what cyclo cross is all about. Riders have to cross through rivers, go over obstacles, and race on and off course.

Dirt jumping. Dirt jumping involves jumping the bike over large man made dirt jumps then doing tricks while they are in the air. Riders can go over six or more jumps in one run since these jumps are normally close together and they gain a flow in order to give them more speed for bigger jumps.

Facts about downhill riding. Downhill mountain biking involves racing downhill as fast as possible. This is a very extreme and intense type of riding and offers riders ultimate thrills and excitement.

What is free ride? Free riding involves finding the perfect line down the mountain using all of the terrain to express yourself. Riders can express themselves the way they see fit and so these competitions are very popular.

What is single speed? Not 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. With single speed, the idea is simplicity. Providing efficient pedaling is a straight chain line and less mechanical components and a lighter bike is the result of lack of components.

What about street and urban? With this type of riding, riding in urban areas, ledges, and other man made obstacles are involved. Riders of street and urban biking will do tricks as well, such as stalls and grinds.

Facts about trails. When it comes to trails, the bikes used look nothing like mountain bikes but it's still considered an aspect of mountain biking. Wheels that are 20-26 inches are used and they also have frames that are low and small. Trail riders will hop and jump their bikes over obstacles, which requires an extreme amount of balance and concentration.




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