Get to know mountain bikes with mountain tires selection techniques

For any beginner who is interested in mountain bikes. Maybe you're still not sure what the advantages and disadvantage of this bike. Is it suitable to use in our way? And most importantly, to focus on which function do we use? Today we will introduce you to know about mountain bikes, including the selection of mountain tires to suit the bike, for long-term safety.

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Get to know mountain bikes

Before choosing a bike. You will need to find the riding style that is most personal to you, such as riding on flat, cross-road or off-road, etc., because each type of bike is different for each type of use. The mountain bikes are designed to suit people who want to be more adventurous. It can be used on unpaved surfaces such as loose dirt, mud, sand because the wheels are designed to be large and thick, so it can absorb shock. However, this kind of bike may not suitable for people who love speed. Because this bike is not focused on speed primarily. It focus on riding, watching the scenery along the road or cycling for exercise.

How to choose mountain bike tires?

Mountain tires can be divided according to the type of use. By using each type, it’s important to choose the suitable tread pattern.

  • Unpaved surface for people who focus on riding on dry gravel roads. May choose tires with narrow stripes. It will help adhesion of bike tire and road surface .
  • Muddy track, if you like to riding through the mud or the dirty ground. You should choose a tire with a wide tread stripe. It will help the mud not sticking to the tread.
  • Flat rode. If riding on a flat road, choose tires without tread. It will have the best road grip. If you are worried about driving in the rainy season. Choose tires with fine treads because it will help to drain water and get a good grip on wet roads.
  • Downhill or downhill cycling Tires, it used for riding downhill and should be extra-large tread. To brace the impact and help maximum grip. 

 Hope this article will help you better understand our selection of mountain tires. Especially the tires that touch with the road surface the most. And the difference of tires in each type, choose the tires that are suitable for the situation. To make riding safer and don't forget to keep your mountain bike tires in good condition. Because taking care of the tires will help extend the life of our bike for a long time.