Product Description:
| Frame material | Steel / aluminum alloy |
| Foldable | NO |
| Loading capacity | 150kg |
| Pedal type | ordinary pedal |
| Brake system | disc brake |
| Length (m) | 1.33 |
What is the difference between a mountain bike and a road bike?
- Applicable scenarios for mountain bikes and road bikes
It can also be seen from the names of the two models that mountain bikes are more suitable for complex road conditions, such as mountain roads, sand, steps, etc. The mountain bike feels more stable and comfortable, and its handling and braking are very good.
The road bike has certain requirements for road conditions, and all its designs emphasize speed. Therefore, his tires will be narrower than mountain bikes. If he encounters complex ground or slippery ground, he will have less flexibility and will cause more damage to the tires.
- The difference in appearance between mountain bikes and road bikes
3.Tyres
The road bike track is flat enough and can provide enough adhesion, so the tires of road racing mainly consider the factor of reducing resistance, so the contact surface is very narrow and flat.
The mountain bike race has complex road conditions and various textures, so the tires mainly consider factors that increase friction and adhesion, so they are made into a wide, deep pattern, and irregularly convex appearance.
1.Handlebar controls
Mountain bikes usually have straight handles and wider handles, so that the handling of the bike will be better and mountain riding will be safer.
Road bikes generally demand speed the most, so the resistance must be reduced. The handlebars will be narrower.
2.Frame
Mountain bikes usually encounter various complicated road conditions, so stability and cushioning must have certain requirements, so the frame generally looks relatively strong.
The highway pursues speed, and light weight is the primary requirement.
The geometrical parameters of the frame are the biggest difference between the two. I will carefully sort out this follow-up opportunity. Riding culture has been developing for a long time, so the two frame technologies have also been refined in their respective directions in terms of material and design.
3.Fork
In order to adapt to complex terrain, the front fork of a mountain bike is an important component of a mountain bike. It has a high technological content and has high requirements for shock absorption and sensitivity.
