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You’ll all agree with me that discussing whether riding a bike can improve your health or not is plain stupid. With all the scientific research done on the matter, it’s more than clear that riding a bike is more than beneficial for your body and mood. And with spring coming along and all the trees and grassy surfaces starting to bloom and become green, it would be a shame to limit yourself to a stationary indoor bike. I mean, wouldn’t you want to breath the fresh air, enjoy the sightseeing around you and be amazed by all the beauty of nature while you do some real exercising? Of course you would. The obvious solution? A mountain bike.
Mountains in spring are a piece of art, no need to elaborate on it. And thanks to the widely practised culture of mountain biking around the world, it would be a shame for you not to own a mountain bike and be trendy at least. If you still don’t have yours, start searching for mountain bicycles for sale. Don’t be scared by the vast offer of bikes and all the models, colours and price tags; I know it’s hard to choose, which is why I’ve made a simple 3-steps guide to help you.
You really need to establish a budget
I know you probably think that money won’t be a problem (because you’re royalty and you should have what you want), but let me remind you that you’re not shopping for socks here. A mountain bike is significantly more expensive than an ordinary one, so you need to establish you upper limit to avoid major shocks. You can choose a penny pincher for $500, but you should be prepared to replace it after a year or so of using. Also, you can go a class up and choose something ranging between $1000 and $3500 which means higher quality, better features and of course, durability. It’s important to have a budget established before you start searching the mountain bicycles for sale offers so you don’t waste time and get your hopes high.
What type of biking will you be doing?
Terrain is a very important thing in mountain biking as there are mountains and there are some really scary mountains. If you keep riding only on local trails with a few trips to serviced trails a year, then you need a trail bike, or an XC. A downhill bike is not appropriate for this purpose and buying it would be a waste of money. So, before you go and buy the bike, make a plan of where would you be riding it and inspect the terrain.
Research the details
When it comes to making an investment such as buying a bike, paying attention to details is important because you want to be happy and satisfied by your purchase and not find it hard to look at. After you establish the budget and the purpose, start researching details like the material used for the body, the type of brakes, the handles and all the additional extras. There is a number of combinations of features you can choose from, according to your desires. Also, consider the brand and choose one that is reliable.
In conclusion, what other way is there to keep your perfect physique and blood flow than getting out there and sweating? Buying a mountain bike is easy, but it does require you to open your computer and research a little. And if you’re not convinced about the mountain bike being your health genie, research that too. Plus, there’s no better way to make an investment like this one than being completely informed about what’s best and what should be avoided.
