Mountain Bike Fit

Your first mountain bike (and there after all) in May is one of the largest ever to make your purchases. Finding the right bike is necessary to ensure the safety and enjoyment of your trips in mountain biking. This however, is sometimes easier said than done.

Most ATVs are designed for men. It is easier for a man to find one with the most perfect for a woman. Women are measured differently, they are generally smaller in size and shorter torsos than men (often with longer legs). When driving a mountain bike that is not properly fitted to your body, you run the risk of holding wounds. Some of these injuries knee problems and back injuries, not to mention the possibility of having an accident.

More and more women join the ranks of mountain bikers, some companies have begun to design bikes made specifically for women and their proportions. The same problems can occur with children. Because children come in a wide range of sizes and are constantly increasing, it is important to ensure that you find the right person for your son or daughter and you buy a new bike when they exceed the old.

Before buying a bike, make sure you test it. This can be difficult in the era of internet sales. However, make sure that if you buy a bike online, you find a nearby store where you can try before you buy. While you should always be able to return a bike that you bought online, it was more of a problem than to try first.

There are some things you should seek to ensure that cycling is a perfect "fit." One thing is to find the distance between you and the top tube of the bicycle. This should be at least 4 to 6 inches, to prevent injury in an accident. You can say now standing over the bike and see how your inseam is from the top of the tube. For women, you want to ensure that the tube should not get too far from the front of the bike. It would be very uncomfortable. Another thing to check is the height of the saddle.

When you sit on the bike, the legs should not be fully extended when you press the pedal to the position farthest. If you ride on rough terrain, you'll be standing much in May and want to lower the seat even further. Finally, make sure the handlebars are at a comfortable height. It's cheaper and easier to do when you buy a new bike rather than have it changed later.

By choosing the right form to buy a mountain bike, make sure you have the best time possible with the least risk of injury or pain.

Sydney Garrison is an avid cycling and sports. It is also a partner in an online store, bicycle racks.