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Wide knobbly tires offer better traction on sand and mud. The bigger air chamber also lets you use lower pressure w/o the rim hitting the ground when you go over bumps. Lower pressure also helps with traction, and the rim not bottoming protects it from damages.
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What is the difference between mountain bikes and other types of bicycles/?
mountain bikes have thicker and larger tires. They usually have more heavy duty springs.
Is it gay for a boy to like bikes better than girls?
no to mountain bikes and trick bikes but yes to the ones called "street bikes" with flat edged tires
What is the best mountain bike tires for the 18 speed mountain bike?
There are a few good mountain bikes tires that would suit a 18 speed bike. I would go to a bike store and ask.there's different tires for what type of riding you doing but everyone have their own way they like their bikes from handle bars to tires. There's no best part. It's just what's good for you
What are some of the different types of bikes that are available?
You could check at a local bike store. There are BMX bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes. The main differences are the types of tires, suspension, and brakes.
What is the best American made bike?
Your question is too broad. There are many American manufacturers. Some specialize in BMX bikes, some mountain bikes and some road bikes.
What is a mountain bike?
A mountain bike is basically a bike meant to be strong enough to be ridden off road. It's overall stronger and has wider tires than other bikes.
What is the difference between a mountain bike and a ten speed?
A cruiser bike is a bike that gives an upright riding postion, is usually blinged out, and is ridden rather sedately. MTBs are available in several different versions(XC, AM, DH), but basically they're about providing a compromise between ruggedness and rideability. Mountain bikes have much knobblier tires and usually have suspension, which is rarely available on cruisers. Mountain bikes are also used competitively.
Why do road bikes have thin tires?
Road bikes have thin tires because they are operating on smooth surface and should be light.
When was Orange Mountain Bikes created?
Orange Mountain Bikes was created in 1988.
Why do mountain bikes have different tiers than a road bike?
because the traction on the mountain bike tires have more of a grip to be able to ride on a mountain when a road isn´t that hard to ride on and to need more traction.
Why do mountain bikes have flatter tires with a rough tread?
For better traction. Street bikes are made to ride on concrete and tarmac. Pretty much the same terrain everywhere. Mountain bikes are made to ride on dirt, mud, gravel, sticks, rocks, grass - and to get traction on those types of surfaces you need a wider, knobblier tire.
In what country is Orange Mountain Bikes located?
The company Orange Mountain Bikes is a bicycle manufacturer that is located in West Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. They manufacture a variety of bikes, but mountain bikes are their specialty.
