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Mountain biking involves the sport of riding bicycles off-the-road, specially over rough terrain and performing difficult stunts while riding specially equipped mountain bikes. For mountain biking durable and strong mountain bikes are required, which are specially designed for riders with capability to handle all the harsh and rough terrain of the mountain course.

Mountain bike is a specially designed bicycle for off-the-road cycling that includes mountain bike stunts, jumps, crossing of rocks and washouts, and steep declines either on logging roads, dirt trails, or other difficult environments. Mountain bikes are meant to withstand the roughness of the mountain terrain and offer comfort to the rider even during strenuous situations. The history of mountain bikes can be stretched to the contributions made by Roughstuff Fellowship in the UK and Cyclo-cross in Europe, who brought a new dimension to the cycling world. Since the dawn of mountain bikes youngsters have gained more and more interest in mountain biking.

In the cycling world, more and more companies have started manufacturing innovative mountain bikes to assist the people in their quest for this adventurous sport. Innumerable brands have launched their bikes with special and innovative specifications like the Raleigh Freeride AT10 or the Scott scale 60. Each mountain bike has its unique specifications to withstand the harsh mountain trails. They are built specially with Hydroformed aluminium alloy that provides the bikes with stability and durability. Light-weight and stiff features make them efficient for climbing. Shimano hydraulic disc brakes ensure instant braking for safety. Gears are equipped with these bikes for acceleration and controlling speed. Special rims and tires are embedded for challenging the rough mountain terrains. These types of cycles are built to withstand the wear and tear and yet stay durable for years.