Mountain Bike Brand Names
Tips on How to Choose a Mountain Bike
Step 1: What is the bike going to be used for?
The first step is to determine whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider. The type of mountain bike you purchase will depend largely on the kind of terrain you intend to ride on, the weather you intend to ride in, and the duration of your rides.
Step 2: What is your budget?
Unfortunately, unlike other products, the quality of a mountain bike is largely what you pay for. A cheap bike will certainly not be of the best quality. Mountain bikes can range in price from a few hundred to many thousands of dollars. However, also unlike other products, the brand is not what matters. Bikes in an equivalent price range will be compatible no matter what their brand. A large determinant in the price of the bike is what you intend to use it for (Step 1). A professional quality bikes will always be more expensive than the average person’s bike.
Step 3: Pay bike shops a visit
Any bike shop you enter will offer many bikes for different purposes and different budgets and will carry several brands as well. Furthermore, the staff of these stores will have the appropriate knowledge base to help you choose a bike that will fit your needs. In addition, they will service the bike that they sell you. Don’t limit yourself to visiting just one store.
Things to Note
1- Don’t spend the extra money to purchase your bike from a large store. Local stores are just as legitimate and will often not charge as much. Service is also usually better when working with a local store as well.
2- Don’t be afraid to talk to the salespeople. They are there to help you. Let them know how you intend to ride the bike and what your budget is. From there, they will be able to direct you in the direction of your new mountain bike.
3- Go for a spin. All shops worth their salt will allow you to test ride their bicycles. Although all brands are equivalent as far as price for quality, there are some which will simply fit you better. The final step is to determine which brand best suits your needs.
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Keen Springwater Mountain Bike Shoes $99.99 Keen Springwater Mountain Bike Shoes. Get comfortable performance ON and OFF the bike in these Mountain Bike shoes from Keen. |
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Ritchey Comp Mountain Bike Seatpost $49.99 Ritchey Comp Mountain Bike Seatpost. This mountain bike seatpost is lightweight and extremely functional! |
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Adidas Berm Mountain Bike Shoes $29.99 Adidas Berm Mountain Bike Shoes. These Mountain Bike shoes offer flat pedal performance and style. |
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Fort Traverse Mountain Bike Shoes $39.99 Fort Traverse Mountain Bike Shoes. Urban style meets rugged good looks in these Mountain Bike shoes built for road, trail or indoor cycling. |
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Shimano SH-MT31 Mountain Bike Shoes $29.99 Shimano SH-MT31 Mountain Bike Shoes. These mountain bike shoes are designed for a wide range of riding styles such as commuting, touring or casual off-road cycling. |
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Shimano SH-MT60 Mountain Bike Shoes $99.99 Shimano SH-MT60 Mountain Bike Shoes. On-road commute or off-road escapade, these Mountain Bike shoes handle any cycling adventure you put in their path. |
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Shimano SH-M086L Mountain Bike Shoes $89.99 Shimano SH-M086L Mountain Bike Shoes. Whatever your off-road cycling pleasure, these Shimano Mountain Bike shoes will keep you comfortable through and through. |
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Shimano PD-M520 SPD Mountain Bike Pedals $44.99 Shimano PD-M520 SPD Mountain Bike Pedals. Economically priced mountain bike pedals with great durability! |
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Sidi Giau Mountain Bike Shoes $99.99 Sidi Giau Mountain Bike Shoes. Perfect for Mountain Bike club riders, amateurs or casual racers, these mud-shedding, mountain bike shoes go the distance in training and racing. Molded heel cup, padded tongue with fit relievers and three Velcro straps for a power-enhancing fit. |
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Geax Street Runner Mountain Bike Tire $22.99 Geax Street Runner Mountain Bike Tire. Run the streets on your mountain bike with the Geax Street Runner Bike Tire, also great for the trainer. |
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Fort Dartmoor Mountain Bike Tire $24.99 Fort Dartmoor Mountain Bike Tire. With the Fort Dartmoor Mountain Bike Tire you can dart down the trail with greater speed and cornering confidence than ever before! |
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Adidas Hematoma Mountain Bike Shoes $59.99 Adidas Hematoma Mountain Bike Shoes. These sturdy Mountain Bike shoes built for extreme off-road or downhill riding have a dirt-worthy secret. They’re actually comfortable! |
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Lake MX235C Mountain Bike Shoes $139.99 Lake MX235C Mountain Bike Shoes. Boasting a lightweight carbon sole, full-grain leather upper and rubber tread with Mudstuds, the MX235C Mountain Bike shoes are perfectly equipped for cross-country riding. |
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Shimano SH-M161G Mountain Bike Shoes $129.99 Shimano SH-M161G Mountain Bike Shoes. If you’re serious about trail riding, then you need Mountain Bike shoes with an uncompromising fit for stability, resilience and power. And that’s just what you’ll get with these competitive, off-road performers. |
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Fort CM220 Mountain Bike Shoes $49.99 Fort CM220 Mountain Bike Shoes. Lightweight, traction-hungry and ready for the trail. These dual-strap CM220 mountain bike shoes are equipped with all the high-end features you need without the high-end price tag. |
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Fort Carve Mountain Bike Pedals $44.99 Fort Carve Mountain Bike Pedals. Carve your way through the trails with this rugged mountain bike pedal! a href=/images/performance/web/PDFs/50-3160 Forte Carve Pedal_INST.pdf target=_blankClick for Instruction Manual/a |
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Continental Mountain King Mountain Bike Tire $49.99 Continental Mountain King Mountain Bike Tire. Ready for cross-country races, marathons, tours and mountainous trail weekends, the all-around Continental Mountain King Mountain Bike Tire is the perfect pick for your next extreme ride! |
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Adidas Marathon Mountain Bike Shoes $34.99 Adidas Marathon Mountain Bike Shoes. This mountain shoe will let you test your endurance on your next epic trail ride. |
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Fort Team Mountain Bike Grips $9.99 Fort Team Mountain Bike Grips. These comfortable and long-wearing grips provide excellent support, control and shock absorption. |
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2010 Mavic Pulse Mountain Bike Shoes $59.99 2010 Mavic Pulse Mountain Bike Shoes. Is your finger on the pulse of all the local mountain bike races? Then these race-ready Mountain Bike shoes are exactly what you need to get started. |
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Chris King Mountain Bike Bottom Bracket $134.99 Chris King Mountain Bike Bottom Bracket. Ready to take on the most challenging conditions you can deliver on the mountain bike, the Chris King bottom bracket with external cups bring unparalleled quality to the Mountain Bike world! |
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Fort Comp Mountain Bike Grips $7.99 Fort Comp Mountain Bike Grips. Increase your comfort and control while mountain biking with Fort Comp Mountain Bike Grips. The rubber compound is lightweight, cushiony and super-durable, so you’ll get miles and miles of comfort on the trail. |
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Sidi Sierra Mountain Bike Shoes $99.99 Sidi Sierra Mountain Bike Shoes. Perfect for cruisin’ down the trail or pedaling around town, the Sierra Mountain Bike shoes are a favorite of mountain bike enthusiasts. Three Velcro straps, shaped heel cup and higher volume last give you a great fit. Fiberglass-reinforced sole with mud shedding tread provides excellent traction on or off the bike. |
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Keen Women’s Coronado Cruiser Mountain Bike Shoes $79.99 Keen Women’s Coronado Cruiser Mountain Bike Shoes. Relaxed women’s cycling shoes for summer cruisin’ that are comfortable on the bike and off. |
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Keen Coronado Cruiser Mountain Bike Shoes $79.99 Keen Coronado Cruiser Mountain Bike Shoes. A relaxed, summer cycling shoe made for cruising that’s comfortable on the bike and off. |
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Louis Garneau Montana XT Mountain Bike Shoes $99.99 Louis Garneau Montana XT Mountain Bike Shoes. The technical features in these tough Mountain Bike shoes keep you comfortable the whole ride through. |
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Aztec Teflon Mountain Bike Brake Inner Wire $5.99 Aztec Teflon Mountain Bike Brake Inner Wire. Get smoother braking control with this Mountain Bike inner brake wire from Aztec! |
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Shimano PD-M540 SPD Mountain Bike Pedals $69.99 Shimano PD-M540 SPD Mountain Bike Pedals. Trickle-down technology from the race-proven, XTR mountain bike pedal for the entry to mid-level rider. |
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Panaracer Fire XC Wire Mountain Bike Tire $24.99 Panaracer Fire XC Wire Mountain Bike Tire. A great deal on a mountain bike tire with the high-traction open knob Fire XC tread design! |
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Aztec Teflon Mountain Bike Brake Cables/Housing $24.99 Aztec Teflon Mountain Bike Brake Cables/Housing. Smoother, friction-free braking is now a reality, thanks to these Mountain Bike brake cables designed by Aztec! |
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Geax AKA Mountain Bike Tire $34.99 Geax AKA Mountain Bike Tire. New for 2010, the Geax AKA Mountain Bike tire was born for ultimate traction. The tire’s knobs penetrate the ground without digging or slowing the wheel. Conquer gravel, sand, or any other dry, compact terrain. |
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LOOK Quartz Mountain Bike Pedals $109.99 LOOK Quartz Mountain Bike Pedals. pFor beginners to elite competitors and anyone in between, the new Quartz mountain bike pedal delivers all the performance you need. Featuring a reinforced polyamide body and a chromoly steel axle, this pedal simply outruns anything in its class./p |
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Shimano SH-M077 Mountain Bike Shoes $89.99 Shimano SH-M077 Mountain Bike Shoes. Built for the trail enthusiast, these tough Mountain Bike shoes can handle anything you put in their path. Aggressive rubber tread, Volume + last and stretch-resistant upper will have you climbing, descending or just kickin’ around some dirt with confidence. |
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Maxxis Crossmark Mountain Bike Tire $41.99 Maxxis Crossmark Mountain Bike Tire. If you’re an XC racer or trail rider who likes to dish it out on hardpack terrain, then this lightweight, fast rolling Maxxis Crossmark Mountain Bike Tire is just what you need to tackle downhills and climbs with confidence. |
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Ascent Aluminum Mountain Bike Frame $149.99 Ascent Aluminum Mountain Bike Frame. The Ascent double-butted aluminum mountain bike frame is one of our top sellers — and for good reason. Several, actually. It’s durable. It’s lightweight. And it’s an incredible value in a quality-made double-butted frame. |
