Mountain Element
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 2011 Rocky Mountain Element Team RSL 19 Demo Bike  US $3,199.99
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 2010 Kona Abra Cadabra 20 inch Mountain Bike NIB US $2,895.95
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 2010 Kona CoilAir Deluxe 19 inch Mountain Bike US $2,895.95
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Mountain Bikes - Beginners Information
Sometimes, it can be difficult to fully understand the key elements that make a mountain bike what it is - but actually, understanding what makes mountain bikes what they are is actually quite simple.
To begin with, it makes sense to look at the key differences between road bikes and mountain bikes. The main differences will of course be perfectly obvious, but worth mentioning because they are integral to the performance of the mountain bike - this is of course in reference to the mountain bike frame which is one of the most noticeable differences between mountain bikes and the need to ensure their stability, rigidity and strength.
To do this the frame must be made out of super strong and firm materials, the most common being steel based frames (the cheapest), aluminium based frames (one of the lightest) and carbon fibre frames (light strong and expensive). On top of this is the extremely expensive and yet corrosive resistant titanium frames.
Next, are mountain bikes' suspension. Road bikes don't really need much in the way of suspension because they are designed for use on good quality tarmac, even if sometimes there will be a requirement during a race to take slightly less desirable routes. Mountain bikes on the other hand are designed to be ridden across trails, tough terrain and muddy land, which of course can make for a less than comfortable ride. In order to give the mountain bike rider a more comfortable ride, and in turn allow him or her to control the mountain bike more easily, full-suspension mountain bikes and hard-tail suspension mountain bikes (front suspension only) have been designed to allow for this.
Finally, the tyres are the final cog in the machine. Thicker tyres with deeper tread enables mountain bikes to traverse with greater control across all kinds of terrain especially when muddy, or icy. Without these kinds of tyres, then mountain biking would be much more difficult and less enjoyable as a result. Mountain bikes with road bike tyres just wouldn't be able to take the rider into the exciting places that they want to go. Road bikes need thin tyres because they are primarily concerned with speed, and the less friction with the ground helps them to achieve this.
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Rocky Mountain Element 2011
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2011 Rocky Mountain Element Team RSL 19 Demo Bike US $3,199.99
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2010 Kona Abra Cadabra 20 inch Mountain Bike NIB US $2,895.95
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2010 Kona CoilAir Deluxe 19 inch Mountain Bike US $2,895.95
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 2010 Kona CoilAir Deluxe 20 inch Mountain Bike US $2,895.95
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 Fuji Bikes Reveal 10 Mountain Bike All Mountain White M US $2,472.95
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 Fuji Bikes Reveal 10 Mountain Bike All Mountain White L US $2,472.95
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 VUELTA TUBULAR CARBON 50T 700C WHEELS 1500 gm SHIMANO US $989.95
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 2011 Rocky Mountain Element Sport Red 19 US $1,249.95
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 2010 ROCK SHOX TOTEM 2 STEP WHITE AIR SPRING 1 1 8 US $849.99
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 2010 ROCK SHOX TOTEM 2 STEP WHITE AIR SPRING 15 US $849.99
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 Brand New Kona Cadabra mtb Bike frame2010 US $999.99
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 Tank Hone DH XC Full Suspension 17 Frame Only Red US $799.00
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 NEW 2012 GARMIN EDGE 800 BUNDLE GPS CYCLING COMPUTER US $649.99
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 SRAM X0 MTB Crank set 170 28 42 Carbon W Cer BB Xo X0 US $631.00
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 SRAM X0 MTB Crank set 175 26 39 Gold W Cer BB Xo X0 US $631.00
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 SRAM X0 MTB Crank set 170 26 39 Carbon W Cer BB Xo X0 US $631.00
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 SRAM X0 MTB Crank set 175 28 42 Carbon W Cer BB Xo X0 US $631.00
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 SRAM X0 MTB Crank set Black 175 28 42 W Cer BB Xo X0 US $631.00
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 SRAM X0 MTB Crank set 170 28 42 Carbon W BB Xo X0 NEW US $470.00
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 SRAM X0 MTB Crankset Gold 175 28 42 w BB Xo X0 NEW US $470.00
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 SRAM X0 MTB Crankset Red 175 28 42 w BB Xo X0 NEW US $470.00
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 SRAM X0 MTB Crankset Black 175 28 42 w BB Xo X0 NEW US $470.00
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 Avid Elixir CR Mag Hydraulic Disc Brake 160mm Grey Set US $462.60
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 Garmin Edge 800 Speed Cadence Brand New US $450.95
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 BURLEY Encore Bike Trailer Yellow Blue US $439.00
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 Garmin Edge 800 Black GPS Computer Only US $405.95
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 2005 Iron Horse Sunday Team Mountain Bike 17 Shimano Downhill Freeride US $400.00
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 Token TK197TBT Ceramic Road Hub FR Campy 20 24 Red US $267.00
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 Token TK197TBT Ceramic Road Hub FR Shimano 20 24 Red US $267.00
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 Endura Road Bike MTB Stealth Soft Shell Cycling Jacket Red M US $253.25
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 Hayes STROKER GRAM WHITE RR ROTOR AND MOUNT NOT INCLUDED US $237.69
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