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Photo by Renegade_Paul Hardtail MTB Frames are a tried and tested standard and come on bikes we buy for kids from halfords to cross country (XC) bikes which are probably the best selling types of mountain bikes on the market today. Hardtail bikes are a tried and tested staple and remain reliable today (where full [...]
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Photo by Jonathan Shield In mountain bike styles where the bike, and rider is put under extreme stress full suspension bikes have become increasingly popular. The bikes feature a fairly standard frame geometry however include rear suspension and may be further customised by the type of event the rider is interested in such as freeride [...]
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Picture by andy_c Jump and Street MTB Frames are vastly different from any other king of MTB Frame. Whilst having to maintain being as lightweight as possible these frames also need to be built to last due to the huge amount of torture they will be put under. Jump and Street frames are also designed [...]
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Photo by Malias Road Bikes (or racers as we used to call them back in the day!) are road racing bikes. They are generally made of very lightweight materials, have thinner wheels and drop handle bars. The design, much like that of triathlon bikes is created for maximum aerodynamics both in bike and rider posture. [...]
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Picture by Scott92116 Triathlon bikes are very different to your standard MTB. Although similar to road race frames, they are designed to optimize aerodynamics. The bikes are designed with aggressive geometry which means almost vertical tube angels, a low stem and handlebars which are relative to the saddle, which again increases the aerodynamics. The bikes [...]
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Picture by Djenan BMX stands for Bicycle Motocross however these days BMX’s are used for much more including vert and most commonly street. The bikes are generally much smaller than a standard MTB frame which enables the rider to perform tricks much easier and they usually have 20″ wheels. Click here to shop for BMX [...]