Bike The Bump

There are nine types of Mountain bikes to choose from:

1 Cross Country: This type of mountain bike is for riding the mountain. They can easily maneuver the slopes and hills. The riders mostly are ready to go for a long journey.

2. Dirt Jumping: The biking involves jumping over the debris, set up for the purpose. The riders usually jump over six debris at a single time.

3. Cyclo Cross: in this, the bikers are supposed to go on and off the road and cross-streams and any obstruction coming in their way.

4) BMX: These are the special bikes as they have smaller wheels, which help the rider to carry out the stunts. It is also used in dirt jumping.

5.  Downhill: The biker rides the mountain and going downhill gives them the adventure and enjoyment. This ride is very strong and dangerous.

6.  Freeride: The freeride among the bikers is very popular as they are allowed to use any territory they feel fit.

7.  Single speed: This type of bike has one gear and not many fittings. The advantage being the chain line is straight and helps in pedaling, and since there are not many fittings, it becomes a less maintenance bike.

8. Trails: These are another feature of mountain bike. There are small wheels and so it becomes easy for the rider to jump over obstacles.

9. Street and urban: These bikers ride in the streets and urban areas and over the mad made barriers.

The “Bunny Hop” is also a social dance also referred as a party dance. In cycling, the riders learn to do the tricks involving the bike, which is known as “Bunny Hop”. As the name suggests the bikers try to clear the obstacle sitting on the bike. The world record for this trick is 1.2 meters.

It is carried out by approaching an obstacle with a speed lifting the front wheel of the bike. Then will the speed of the light the biker is in the air and has cleared the obstacle.

The more experienced biker will do this trick lot easier than the beginner. However, the beginner needs to practice a lot to achieve this trick. The beginner has to keep in mind that this sport is also very dangerous and they need enough practice.

To learn “Bunny Hop” you should first practice of getting the front wheel in the air. Once you have mastered that try to get the back wheel in the air, Once comfortable with both then only try to do the trick.

A wheel Building is adjusting the position of the wheels so that they are at right angles to the ground and corresponding to each other. If your wheels are trued it will be easier for you to handle the bike.

Most of the times in a fall the wheels loose their shape, and are not aligned properly. Even if you are not a professional at truing your wheel You do not need to be a specialized person to know the truing of the wheels of a mountain bike.

The first thing to do is ensure that none of the wheels spokes are jutting out or loose. To find out, just check all the spokes and make sure they are in place. If any of them are loose, tighten them by turning the spokes anti clockwise.

Check all the spokes in the similar manner and if any are loose repeat the process. Until all are placed in a proper manner. In most of the cases, the wheel must be touching the brakes or some part of the rim of the bike. Turn your bike upside down then spin the wheel to see where it comes closest to rubbing on the brake. Then rotate the wheel both backwards and forwards and then try to align them.

Truing a wheel is easier than it looks, although it depends on the bike. Incase the spokes have been loosened be careful, there are chances that they might break so gently try to loosen or tighten them.

When going to a shop, which sells mountain bikes it, is such an overwhelming experience. There are so many varieties of bikes that it becomes difficult to choose from. In addition, if you already own a bike the trimmings are necessary.

The trimmings are much more complicated, the store has so many varieties that it confuses your mind what to buy and what not. So before visiting the store make a list of all what is required along with the bike. The following list will help you decide what is necessary.
1) The headgear - You have so many varieties of the same that you will have to decide which one is the most suited for your needs.
2) The sunglasses – Proper eye protection is necessary.
3) The Clothes – Whether you are a shorts person or you will need slacks this also depends on the climate you are biking if it is too cold it is advisable to wear slacks.
4) The shoes – The perfect pair of shoes will help you be comfortable.
5)  Water Bottles – Bringing a water bottle is necessary or else the long trail will make you dehydrated.
6) Bike Gloves – To keep your hands being sweaty your need proper gloves and if you are a new biker you are most likely to hold the handle so tight that the proper gloves can help you have that deadly grip.
7)  The tool kit – Learn how to repair a bike as at some time you are likely to get stuck in the middle of a trail this tool kit will come in handy such tool kits come with the kits to repairs all types of flats.
 
So enjoy that mountain trail ride with the accessories you must carry for a safe and comfortable journey.

If you are looking out for the fun and challenging experience with the thrill put it then try mountain biking. Mountain biking can be enjoyed by anyone knowing to ride a bike. If not taken proper care, it can be dangerous. You need to practice a lot and refresh yourself by riding the cycle in your surroundings before you try out in the mountains. You can find a place going uphill to practice.

If few conditions are taken care of then this sport is the most exciting and fun:

1. Feel pedals: while riding the bike move away your foot from the pedal and keep the control of your bike. Practice keeping one foot on the ground while pedalling. Bicycles are available with the different type of foot pedals, to get used to the particular one need to practice.
2. Adjust seat height: The correct position while riding a bicycle is to sit on the bike, keeping your arms slightly curved and your legs stretched to the bottom with every round on the pedal. Your body should be relaxed and your elbows and knees should never touch.
3. Gears: Mountain cycles are with the gears, you should know about the functions of each gear. Higher the gear used, the run becomes harder and faster. Lower gears are easier to operate and are used to go downhill.
4. Sliding: Practice sliding when you are standing and not sitting on the bike. Gradually, move little backward to put the body weight towards the back portion of the bike. In this position curve your arms but do not touch to your knees.
5. Pedaling: Practice pedalling while standing on the bike. Also, try this while using the higher gears on the normal ground and use lower gear while climbing uphill.
6. Practice climbing on low level: Find a footpath, which will be initially very easy to do. Start this first with the very low speed and gradually increase the speed by climbing up and down

Now you are ready for hitting the mountain with the bike. It will take little time but then it will be very easy and fun to do.