With enormous jumps, steep drops, and head-to-toe body armor, downhill mountain biking is one of the most exciting and dangerous disciplines in the sport of cycling.
Expect to witness high speeds and narrow passages, with riders carving down mountains or through tightly packed urban cities.
Many consider Shimano the gold standard of bike component manufacturers – and Shimano MTB groupsets are no exception. At the cutting edge of the industry, they are chosen by professional cyclists from every discipline time and time again. Arguably none more so than the MTB pros; producing specific groupsets for cross-country, gravel bikes, and downhill, … Read more
Prior to the 1970s, mountain bikes as a concept didn’t really exist at all. However, nowadays, a whole plethora of different types of mountain bikes exist, with different types tailed to specific riding styles, terrain, and categories of race. The key differences between types of mountain bikes can include the type of suspension they have, … Read more