Mountain Bikes Designed for off-path riding over dirt, rocks, and rough, hilly trails. Thicker, heavier frame is better able to absorb the shock from rough, uneven terrain and provides the rider with greater stability than a road bike. Straight handlebars allow riders to sit in a more upright position for better stability on rough surfaces. The most popular bike style for leisure riding. Incorporating features of both road and mountain bikes, hybrids are designed to allow for both types of riding-although not equipped for serious racing or very rough terrain.
Tires are thinner than a mountain bike's, but wider than a road bike's.
Frame is in between road and mountain bike frames in both thickness and weight. Handlebars, like those of a mountain bike, are straight across. But Keep Your Distance Buy products for safe road biking. Suggest a Tip Tips from Visitors Learn about other resources related to this topic. Inc. All Rights Reserved.