Very versatile - you can use an
Mountain Bike for anything from commuting to travelling
across Outer Mongolia. There’s a huge range available,
with prices from £60 to £6000. The fitting
of less knobbly tyres will make the bike usable on tarmac.
Hybrids were first seen in the late eighties and early
nineties, but have taken a while to catch on. They feature
the best elements from 3 styles of bike available at
the time.
Suspension is now common, for two reasons: it’s more comfortable,
and it can increase traction. The riding position is quite
upright so you can see that tree you’re about to crash
into!
