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The giant mountain bike refers to a big bicycle with a strong frame, wide tires, and many gears designed for riding on rough ground. According to different physical mechanisms of men and women, there are men's giant mountain bikes and women's giant mountain bikes.
The mountain bicycles are a type of bicycle, while there are various kinds of giant mountain bikes. Some types of giant mountain bikes are listed as follows.
The cross-country (XC) bike can cover ground quickly, whether in a race or on a big day out in the mountains. Many still prefer hardtails for use in racing, but lighter full suspensions are becoming increasingly popular. At either end, they usually have about 80 to 100 mm of travel at each end, usually equipped with a lock switch that helps to prevent the suspension from sapping pedal power on smoother sections of the trail and longer climbs. They have the advantage of employing a larger diameter of 29-inch wheels in combination with moderate tread, low volume, and high-velocity rolling tires for maximum speed. A popular giant mountain bike style is the trail mountain bike, which can be used for various purposes. To increase their control at speed, they use shorter stems and wider handlebars, while the tires have a more aggressive tread. Trail hardtails use strong frames matched to a fork of around 130 to 150mm travel. The downhill giant mountain bikes are for going down steep and technical tracks very quickly. They have a maximum travel of 180mm at either end, usually using coil-200sprung suspension systems, which are specifically designed to maximize traction and support. The electric mountain bike, with models corresponding to every discipline from XC to downhill, has already gained much popularity. The giant mountain bikes are equipped with an electric motor and a battery, which will increase pedaling input. The level of assistance is usually adjusted using a control panel on the giant mountain bike's handlebar. The giant mountain bikes are significantly heavier than their nonmotorized equivalents but can easily be ridden in the steepest of gradients.
Having a mountain bike is not enough for mountain riding. First of all, the rider should have a quality helmet. An open-face trail helmet suits novice riders, while full-face helmets are reserved for gnarlier riding and airtime. Besides, caged clipless mountain bike pedals and knee guards are required for safer and more comfortable riding.
