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Mountain biking usually refers to the sport of riding bicycles possessing particular design characteristics (mountain bikes) off-road, although sometimes the term simply refers to riding a mountain bike, which can be done almost anywhere - bike trials and street riding are examples of mountain biking typically based in more urban locations. The sport requires endurance, bike handling skills and self-reliance. It is an individual sport which can be performed almost anywhere. There are aspects of mountain biking that are more similar to trail running than regular bicycling. Because riders are often far from civilization, there is a strong ethic of self-reliance in the sport. Riders must learn to repair their broken bikes or flat tires to avoid being stranded miles from help. This reliance on survival skills accounts for the group dynamics of the sport. Club rides and other forms of group rides are common, especially on longer treks.
Mountain biking is roughly broken down into three categories: cross country, downhill, and trials/street riding. However, most mountain bikes have a similar look: knobby tires, large round frame tubing, and some sort of suspension or shock absorbers are the usual pieces of equipment. Mountain biking can be done anywhere from a back yard to a gravel road, the majority of mountain bikers prefer to ride trails they call singletrack. These are narrow trails that wind through forests or fields. Mountain bikers describe a sense of euphoria that results from singletrack or downhill riding.
History of mountain biking
Bicycles have been ridden off-road since their invention. However, the modern sport of mountain biking primarily originated in the United States, in the 1970s. There were several groups of riders in different areas of the country who can make valid claims to playing a part in the birth of the sport. Riders in Crested Butte, Colorado and Cupertino, California tinkered with bikes and adapted them to the rigors of off-road riding. Other riders around the country were probably copying their friends with motorcycles and riding their bikes on trails and fire roads. However, a group in Marin County, California is recognized by the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame to have played a central role in the birth of the sport as we know it today. They began racing down Mount Tamalpais (Mt Tam) on old 1930s and '40s Schwinn bicycles retrofitted with better brakes and fat tires. This group included Joe Breeze, Otis Guy, Gary Fisher and Keith Bontrager, among others. It was Joe Breeze who built the first new, purpose-made mountain bike in 1977. Tom Ritchey built the first regularly available mountain bike frame, which was accessorized by Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelly and sold by their company called MountainBikes (later changed to Gary Fisher Bicycle Company). The first two mass produced mountain bikes were sold in 1982: the Specialized Stumpjumper and Univega Alpina Pro. More on [ Mountain biking ]
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1Bike - Offers Mongoose mountain and BMX bikes and frames. Site includes auction information, wallpaper images, and a cycling link directory.
Airbomb.com - Offers mountain bikes and components through an on-line store.
BeyondBikes.com - Specializing in bikes, clothing, parts, and accessories. Offers both major and smaller brands. Also includes road cycling equipment.
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Bike Stop - Puerto Rico based shop offers a variety of bikes and accessories.
Cactus Bike - Phoenix, Arizona shop specializing in mountain, downhill freeried and single speed.
DirtWorld.com - Includes books, clothing, bicycles, and accessories.
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Extreme Steering - Specializes in components for mountain bikes, including steering stabilizers and silicone grips. Site includes store, product information, customer reviews, and race information.
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Mountain Bike Parts - Mountain bike parts mail order. All major parts and brands. Site contains cycling racing news, videos, events, calendar, and other biking interests.
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Mountain Bike Store - Includes Jeep full suspension, hardtail, and youth models as well as general outdoors equipment.
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MtnBikes.net - Sells used demonstration mountain bikes, as well as parts and accessories.
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North Shore Cycles - Specializes in mountain bikes and accessories; also offers road and bmx bikes.
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Rocky Point Cycle - Bike shop located in Rocky Point, New York specializes in mountain bikes, accessories, and repairs. Site includes product catalog and trail information.
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Silverfish-UK - Components and clothing from Race Face and Arrow.
Simon's Bike Shop - Mountain bicycles, frames, parts, clothing, and accessories.
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The Bike Outlet - Includes closeout mountain bikes, bmx bikes, and racks. Offers major brands, including Mongoose, Redline, and Thule.
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Trailbuzz.com - Online store selling mountain bikes, parts, accessories and clothing.
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Used Bikes Online - Specializes in used high-end mountain and road bikes.
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Web Mountain Bike - Sells accessories, tires, pumps, saddles, and mountain bikes with tips on maintenance and repair; based in Maryland.
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