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Which Mountain Bike is the best?:Mountain biking has turned into a huge sport over the last decade as more young people are trying extreme sports like downhill mountain biking. Summer activities at major resorts like Whistler or Vail offer some great mountain biking events. As each mountain offers slightly different terrain, the bike manufacturers give us something a little different and specialized with all their bikes. We need to start with the top manufacturers of mountain bikes to begin the discussion. There is Kona, Specialized, Schwinnn, Fisher, Santa Cruz, Cannondale, Trek and Mongoose. Because of the variety of frames, wheels and components in each, it's hard to compare them side by side. Let's start with Trek, they have always created quality mountain bikes and their 2 most popular bikes for 2005-06 are the Jack and and Hardtail. The Jack delivers quick handling for skate ramps and dirt jumps. The Hardtail is light, fast, durable and great for hill climbing. Specialized has been making Stumpjumpers and Rockhoppers for years with great results. These mountain bikes are perfect for someone with an active lifestyle. They run about $1100 for a new one. Schwinn is offering a new 2006 model called the Rocket Mountain Full Suspension for up to $1699. Kona offers a variety of product lines called Back Country, Out of Bounds, Downhill, and Cross Country with bike names like Dawg Supreme, Stinky Primo, Stab Supreme, and Kula Deluxe.
What are some good BMX bikes?:When we were kids riding bmx bikes was great fun, but never as much fun as you see the guys today having. With improved dirt tracks and ramps in lots of teenagers yards, bikes have had to improve as well. Makers of BMX bikes like Eastern, Hoffman, Mosh, FIT, Stolen, Free Agent, Poverty, and many more. The highest price Hoffman bike is roughly $650, but most models run from $150 to $500. The bikes are lighter and faster than ever and this allows the riders to perfrom some insane stunts (especially at the X-Games). Speaking of the X-Games, this series of extreme sporting events (bmx, skateboarding, moto, etc) has brought back the popularity to BMX biking. Kids now watch superstars like Matt Hoffman and Dave Mirra live on TV and want to emulate them.Where can I get a cheap bike racks and accessories?The best site we found for discounted bike racks is at Dero.com. They offer bike racks in all categories - roof racks, rear racks, hitch racks, and other types. A good roof rack cost about $80. The rear racks run from $75-$175 depending on how many bikes you will need to carry. The new hitch racks are perfect for long trips. Make sure you try to fit your bikes on the rack before leaving the store since some racks have a hard time with the new frame styles on some bikes. We found that often racks fit adult bikes, but not kids bikes.I need a used exercise bike, can you find them online?Stationary or exercise bikes are still a popular form of exercise and many people buy them for home use. Gyms sell used exercise bikes all the time through sites like Ebay.com. Though they are basic cardio equipment, today's exercise bikes come in several different styles. The styles available today include the standard upright exercise bike, the reclined (or recumbent) exercise bike, the air-resistance upright exercise bike, and the new, very popular spinner bike. Exercise bikes are a staple piece of exercise equipment because of the low-impact, high-gain cardio exercise they offer. You can get brands like Keiser, Lifecycle, Precor, and Tectrix for as low as $300. One thing to keep in mind, the service on these bikes can be expensive if you use it a lot.
Kids Bikes and Helmets:Bike helmets are a necessity for all riders of any age, especially kids. Choosing a helmet that fits properly and meets the safety requirements is a must. The best website and company for this is Bellbikehelmets.com Bell has been making helmets for 50 years and they are the top of the class in the industry. Their site offers helmets for racing, road riding, mountain bikes, bmx/downhill bikes, commuter helmets, youth and kids helmets. They give kids some fun colors and designs to choose from. Kids bikes are much like the helmets, colorful and fun to look at. Huffy and Schwinn are 2 of the top brands for kids bikes. You can go to Toys R Us or to a bike shop to buy a new kids bike.
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