Road bikes and mountain bikes have been in the market as early as 1970's since the sport was developed. Road bikes are bicycles used for paved roads and are mostly intended for speed, they are also known as racing bikes. Mountain bikes on the other hand as the name suggests are used for off road travels or cycling. They do have a much sturdier and durable composition and are designed for the heaviest road conditions. In the 21st century, cycling has become more and more popular not just as a sport, experts have been using them to promote wellness linking to hobbies and other leisure one could dig into.
In the first quarter of 2017, bicycle companies have revolutionized their newly released road bikes and mountain bikes to cater to the growing interests of people. Here are the top 5 Bikes of the 1st quarter of 2017.
This currently holds the Design and Innovation Award for 2017. It has a fatigue resistant carbon main frame and motocross inspired MX link with premium 6066 T6 Aluminum Rear Triangle. it also has SAG monitors for the perfect shock tuning. The frame suits all sizes and weighs about 16.1 Kgs. for the medium size. The fork has air suspension, a tapered steerer with a long 200mm spring travel in a 40mm down tube. The bike is available in 2 different colours, Stealth and Abyss Blue and is sold for almost 5,000 euros.
“Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride” – Eddy Merckx
In the first quarter of 2017, bicycle companies have revolutionized their newly released road bikes and mountain bikes to cater to the growing interests of people. Here are the top 5 Bikes of the 1st quarter of 2017.
Canyon Sender
This currently holds the Design and Innovation Award for 2017. It has a fatigue resistant carbon main frame and motocross inspired MX link with premium 6066 T6 Aluminum Rear Triangle. it also has SAG monitors for the perfect shock tuning. The frame suits all sizes and weighs about 16.1 Kgs. for the medium size. The fork has air suspension, a tapered steerer with a long 200mm spring travel in a 40mm down tube. The bike is available in 2 different colours, Stealth and Abyss Blue and is sold for almost 5,000 euros.
Giant Glory Advanced
This is Giant's current flagship downhill bike looking so brawny and manly. The frame boasts an ALUXX SL rear triangle with 200mm Maestro suspension. The fork is a heavy duty RockShox Boxxer Team, OverDrive with a 200mm spring travel in a 20mm thru-axle. it uses the maestro suspension design that offers a very smooth ride feel. The whole structure and composition of this bike gives you the confidence and stability you need even with the blurriest position and trail you are into. This one retails for almost $8000.
Intense M16c
The M16c is an addition to the M-Series of the Intense brand. A bike that was developed based upon the researches and observations discovered in the years considering that the very first M-1 struck the marketplace. Elite racers say which include the famous Shaun Palmer and Chris Kovarik was likewise taken into account, and the outcome is an appealing device with a 63.5 ° head angle and in between 8.5" or 9.5" of rear travel provided by means of a virtual pivot point suspension style. The price is currently at $8500.Trek Session 9.9
Being consider as one of the fastest downhill bike, the Trek Session 9.9 is proven to be one of the lightest most durable bikes ever produced. It has OCLV Mountain Carbon w/InTension main frame, OCLV stays, ABP, Full Floater, HexMC carbon EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, Mino Link, integrated frame protection, internal control routing, MicroTruss, Carbon Armor, ISCG mount, 210mm travel. It boasts a 110x20 front and 157x12 rear DT Swiss FR1950 Gravity Classic rears. Shimano Saint shifters with 10 speed 36T crank and chains that will will help you reach the finish line faster than anyone else. The Trek Session 9.9 retails for $13,300 a real head turner at that.
Norco Aurum Carbon
The Norco Aurum Carbon boasts a very durable and lightweight downhill ride. The frame is made up of durable carbon with integrated frame protection. It also has great suspension for better control and confidence while on the ride. It also ensures a fast uninterrupted smooth ride with the 650B wheels attached to it. This one retails from Au$5000 - Au$8500.
