Difference between mountain and road bikes.

Why are bicycles good? The fact that they are mobile costs less than half the average salary of a Russian, while allowing us to move quickly, train our endurance, and develop a sense of balance. Traffic jams are safe for those on the bike. The Dutch are the best at this - the most "cycling" nation in Europe. Which bike to choose: mountain or road? What is the difference between them? We are not Dutch, but we also understand this.

So, mountain bike (or mountain bike) is an excellent bicycle for Russian reality, because our roads are not of good quality. Such a bike will not fail even off-road, in hilly terrain. Among this type of bicycles there are models designed to perform different tricks and drifts, but even the most basic model has a high cross-country ability. Since these are not the simplest bicycles in terms of design (shock absorption, the ability to install various accessories), they are not the cheapest in price, not the lightest in weight.

Mountain bike with two shock absorbers

Road bike (also you may come across the name "road") is designed for riding at fast speeds on roads of appropriate quality. Therefore, it has large wheels with thin tires and a "low-rise" curved handlebar. This bike is an elegant and lightweight option. What is interesting: this particular bike can develop significantly more speed than a mountain bike, if the coverage meets, say, European standards. The disadvantages of this type of bicycle include the fact that its structure is fragile, so as soon as a good road ends, your riding on it will end. There is usually no room for installing a basket and other accessories. But know that it is on such a bike that the coolest cyclists in the world ride!

Road bike

Conclusions TheDifference.ru

  1. qualities
  2. A mountain bike is stronger, heavier and often more expensive than a road bike
  3. A mountain bike has wider tires and a straight and taller handlebar, unlike a road bike, which has such a low and curved handlebar that cyclists nicknamed it "ram's horns"
  4. A road bike does not include a rack, basket or other additional parts.
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