How to Choose a Cheap Mountain Bike

Some mountain bikes can cost as much as a small car,but most people don't have that kind of budget. What about cheap mountain bikes - are they good enough for casual riders? Mountain bikes are designed to meet very different criteria from a street racer. Bike with the steep head angle and smaller wheelbase handles more quickly than one with larger angles and long wheel-base . Long travel suspension and wide tires are designed to take rougher terrain. Merging all those characteristics with your preferred type of riding and you can arrive at the mountain bike you want. The cost of a bike is directly related to the frame materials used. A heavier, ultra-sturdy frame bike is going to cost more. Still, if you intend to bike like a stunt man it's absolutely essential. Titanium with high butting (varying the wall thickness to increase strength) is the way to go. Alternatively, heat-treated chromoly steel is an option. Components play a l...