Selection Of Mountain Bike Parts

Frame

Whether a mountain bike is comfortable to ride, whether it is light and easy to control, how strong it can withstand, how long it can be used, whether it can be upgraded, etc., the key is to look at the frame.

Frames are roughly divided into two types: hard-tail frames and full suspension frames (soft-tail frames)

Simply talk about the choice of frame size: generally choose a frame according to your height, and you must choose a frame that suits you. This is very important!

Frame and height reference data:

14 inch-150-160 15 inch-155-165

16 inch-160-170 17 inch-165-175

18 inch-170-180 19 inch-175-185

20 inch-180-190 21 inch-185-195

Before 2009, almost all mountain bikes were 26 inches. Until 2009, MARMOT Groundhog Bicycle Company developed the world's first 27.5 inch/650B complete bike in Washington, USA. Since this model has the best handling, stability, safety and best performance of the bicycle, since then, a new wheel diameter revolution in the bicycle industry has officially arrived, and major brands have followed suit and developed the entire vehicle of this size, 27.5 Inch/650B complete vehicles have gradually become mainstream products in the bicycle market[6].

Because everyone's body proportions are different, leg lengths and arms lengths are different, teach you the simplest and most practical practical measurement method: wear your shoes, stand on the tube frame across the frame, with your feet shoulder-width apart , There should be a distance of about 5-6 cm between the crotch and the upper tube of the frame; if the upper tube is close to or next to the crotch, the frame is larger, and if the upper tube is too far away from the crotch, the frame is small. Bikers who like off-road should choose a smaller one, and the distance between the crotch and the upper tube of the frame should be about 6-10 cm. This has good handling and high safety, because off-road is more dangerous, so the frame is smaller.

Hard tail frame

Riding is more labor-saving, lighter, and inexpensive. A shelf around 2000 is good.

Hardtail cars, as the name suggests, have no rear shock absorber, but most of them have shock absorber front forks. A few years ago, it was simple to choose between the two: people usually bought hard-tail mountain bikes. With the development of rear shock absorption technology, it is difficult to decide whether to buy a hard-tail mountain bike or a fully shock-absorbing mountain bike. Although the full shock-absorbing mountain bike has improved a lot, the hard-tail mountain bike technology is also developing. The choice between a hard-tail mountain bike or a fully shock-absorbing mountain bike depends on what you plan to do on the bike-do you plan to participate in an off-road competition, or a full mountain off-road or a smooth nature exploration journey? As a rule of thumb, the more technically demanding the terrain you plan to cross, you may need a hardtail mountain bike.

Hardtail mountain bikes are ideal for off-highway terrain, one-way roads and competitions. It is lighter, more durable and cheaper than a fully shock-absorbing mountain bike. It's lighter because there are fewer parts on the frame, and it's more durable because it has no pivots or rear shock absorbers that require maintenance. This means that it requires less maintenance costs, so it is cheaper to use, and the initial purchase price is also lower. For these reasons, hard-tail mountain bikes have always been the choice of many off-road racers. Whether you are a novice mountain biker or an experienced veteran, hard-tail mountain bikes are very good track racing bikes. In fact, if you have ridden a hardtail mountain bike, you are likely to agree that it can indeed cope with most terrain.

Generally, the commonly used ones are: Giant ATX Pro/XTC FR/Team, Merida TFS/HFS, Trek 8500, Trek Elite 8.9 (8500 upgrade), Specialized S-Works hard frame, skinning 200, etc.

Soft tail frame

Also called full shock absorber frame, more comfortable, no need to slow down when riding over bumpy mountain roads, but it is sluggish to ride, not suitable for long distances, the price is higher, especially if you choose an excellent rear shock absorber, the price is the same as the frame The price is about the same.