Thought you’re ready for the trails, the black and orange mountain bike you need to navigate the bike park and cross country trails. Mechanical moulding ensures a lightweight, comfortable and durable construction.
- Part 1: Introduction to the Framework
- Part 2: Precautions for Bike Selection
- Part 3: Price selection Considerations
- Part 4: Frequently Asked Questions
- Part 5: Summary
Part 1: Introduction to the Framework
Black and orange mountain bike from internal cable routing for a clean look and long-lasting, smooth, reliable shifting with minimal maintenance, to hidden rack and fender mounts for quick and easy equipment changes
Black and Blue Mtb
Mountain bike black and orange thanks to its high quality, Combining a light, stiff and manoeuvrable frame with easy-to-use durable, reliable components, is the ideal choice for novice mountain bikers who want to expand their horizons of trail exploration.
The Suntour XCM suspension fork has 100mm of travel for added comfort and control.
It also has a convenient remote lockout. Powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes mean you can stop safely in any weather and on any road or trail, and Shimano’s smooth-shifting provides the right gear for any scenario at the click of a button. As you’d expect, the Split system makes it easy to find the right frame and wheel size combination to fit every rider. Start the adventure!
Suntour XCM suspension fork with 100mm of travel for comfort and control. It also has a convenient remote lockout. Powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes mean you can stop safely in any weather and on any road or trail, and Shimano’s smooth-shifting ensures the right gear for every scenario at the click of a button. Mountain bike black and orange is for people who want to expand their horizons.
Agile Ride geometry means confidence and agile handling. Agile Ride geometry means confidence and agile handling. You want a bike that responds quickly, safely, and intuitively. That’s why the Aim’s top and bottom tubes feature complex profiles-to give you precise control and effortless acceleration. The frame is made from 6061 aluminium, using our advanced mechanical forming process. It’s guaranteed to be lightweight, comfortable, and durable. Internally routed cables ensure smooth shifting with minor servicing and maintenance.
Advanced Mechanical Forming
With this technology, you can mechanically alter the shape of the frame tubes and optimize them to your specific requirements without unnecessary material consumption during welding. Multiple machined lines allow you to produce lighter, stiffer frames.
Agile Ride Geometry
Agile Trail Geometry results – more freedom, control, and fun! To ensure all the benefits of Agile Ride Geometry are realized even on challenging terrain. These include a lower top tube, a more compact frame design, and a revised cross-section height. This places the bike’s centre of gravity slightly lower.
Integrated Cable Routing
Internal cable routing has many advantages. Cables and wires are protected from dirt for longer life, and precious grams are saved because there is no need for additional mounts outside the frame. It positively affects the bike’s look, which gives a sleeker and more slender look than another orange black Mtb.
Frame Safe System
You are protecting your best aluminium frame from frequent damage with Frame System’s interchangeable derailleur hook. The mounting thread is now in the clip, not in the frame as with the standard mount. If the pin is damaged, it can easily be replaced by a new one.
Easy Mount Kickstand
Thanks to the particular shape of the kickstand attachment in the rear triangle, a large contact area can be created with just one screw. The overall design is rigid, allowing the bike to stand steadily even when the rack or panniers are loaded.
Aluminium Lite
Aluminium 6061 has to be heat treated. It is a very rigid, corrosion, and fatigue resistant material that can be stretched and is ideal for producing light and rigid tubes for frames.
Wet Paint Surface
Your logos and graphics are applied to polished, brushed aluminium and all HPC frames using multiple layers of wet paint. We use this technology mainly to save some weight.
The effort and energy into our most affordable bikes as they do into our highest-performance race designs. That’s because whether you’re a professional athlete racing for a podium position or a casual rider looking for a bike for weekend getaways, you need a frame that responds quickly, safely, and intuitively.
Agile Ride geometry gives you a ride that’s stable when you need it but nimble when you want it, and you get the best of both worlds. Composite upper and lower tubes made with Advanced Mechanical Forming technology from 6061 aluminium create a lightweight, stiff spine for precise control and effortless acceleration. Hidden rack and fender mounts make the transition from the daily commute to long-distance escapades quick and easy, and internally routed cables ensure reliable shifting and sleekness. It’s all part of the attention to detail that makes aluminium hardtails an attractive combination of comfort, liveliness, and practicality.
Part 2: Precautions for Bike Selection
Suppose you’re just starting on your MTB adventure or riding on the road, looking for the thrill of tackling the wilderness and riding off-road. In that case, it’s good to know what to look for when it comes to finding the right mountain bike.
1. Get the Right Size
First, everything else is secondary to the correct frame size. One brand’s size may equate to another brand’s medium. But don’t rely on the listed size-while many companies are moving to small-medium. Large instead of increasingly inaccurate numbers (seat tubes shrink even as frames get longer), there’s no standard idea of what constitutes a large, for example.
Instead, you’ll want to be sure your bike is right for you. Look for (and compare) measurements of reach (the distance from the saddle to handlebars) and stack (the distance from the centre of the crank to the centre tube), and don’t be afraid to ride longer than you would on a road bike.
The long front triangle puts the axle further forward, allowing you to weigh it down (for grip) without the risk of going straight over the handlebars on the first bump. It also helps with climbing by keeping the front wheel in place.
Just don’t go so long that there’s no pass. You only need a few inches. A short seat tube gives you good crossover and the most room to manoeuvre, but make sure you can still get full pedalling height without overextending the Seatpost. Note that 29ers have a higher front end. The riding position can be significantly improved with alternative bridges, handlebars, and seat posts.
2. Choose Your Wheel Size
The diameters are set at a leisurely, binary choice of 27.5 inches (650b, aggressive trail, and downhill) or 29 inches (XC and trail). But Plus sizes with wide rims and the recent trend toward 29-inch downhill wheels muddy the waters.
While strong, stiff, and lightweight (light) 29ers will undoubtedly become more common in the next few years – along with the right tires and frames – for now, the choice remains essentially the same: prefer more giant rims for the big miles or smaller, sturdier trail smashers. Plus, sizes can pay off on hardtails, but they’re sensitive to tire pressure, and there’s some question as to whether they’ll arrive.
3. Choose Hardtail or Full-suss
The rear shock, bearings, linkage, and additional manufacturing complications of a full suspension all cost money. As a result, you’ll probably get better parts spec on a hardtail than a full-suss bike for the same price. You’ll have less maintenance and fewer things that can go wrong.
On the other hand, complete suss bikes are now more advanced than ever, so the pros may still outweigh the cons. There’s no need to dismiss either, but forget about having to “learn” on a hardtail before buying a “big bike” – that’s a myth. It’s a preference.
4. Don’t Worry about Weight
Weight is significant, but off-road power is marginally more substantial. Flimsy is no place when random rocks, roots, and ruts can grab you from all sides – steering accuracy, cornering, and confidence suffer, reducing speed. Better to carry a few extra pounds and keep your bike out of the hedge. And also outside the garage.
5. Beware of Flashy Trinkets
FSA offers a variety of high-quality MTB components. A high-quality mech is essential, but so are the cranks and shifters – even the discs aren’t too far behind. Keep in mind that lower-spec components are heavier, more primitive, and not worth paying for premium, so consider your plan for future upgrades.
6. Choose Suspension Quality over Quantity
Check the fork and shock reviews (full suss) of the bike you’re looking at, and use the manufacturer’s website to get accurate models. Keep in mind that OE (original equipment) units may have different (often lower) specifications than similar-looking aftermarket units. Quality damping and a decent air spring will do far more for you than any extra travel.
7. Look for a Future-proof Design
Check current/popular diameters and wheelbases, as well as rudders, bottom bracket, and even Seatpost diameters – you’ll struggle to get the increasingly popular adjustable Seatpost (for changing saddle height on the fly) in the minor diameter. Internal routing of “stealth” droppers is also desirable. However, what you gain in the appearance of internal brake lines/hoses, you may lose in noise and ease of maintenance.
8. Save Some Budget
You’ll benefit from a dedicated trail helmet with more coverage, more substantial construction, and a decent visor. You may also want a backpack and goggles to fend off flying crud. There are also sticky shoes for flat pedals, mountain bike shoes, corks, and clipless pedals.
You may also want new tires to match your terrain, or simply because OE tires may use harder, cheaper compounds or heavier steel beads than their aftermarket counterparts. You can also tune your derailleurs and almost certainly adjust the shape and size of your cockpit.
On the other hand, these all still count as upgrades to your bike!
Bike Safety and What to Do In an Emergency
Mountain biking is a potentially dangerous activity that carries significant risks. It should only be undertaken to understand all the inherent risks fully. These guidelines should always be used with your own experience, intuition, and careful judgment.
Always make sure to:
- Have a proper bike and wear appropriate protective clothing for the duration of your ride.
- Cycle within your capabilities.
- Don’t rely on others; can you get home safely?
- Watch out for other visitors, walkers, and horses.
- Routes may change due to tree felling or other forestry work. This work can be dangerous, so always follow warning signs, instructions, and detours.
- If a vehicle is loading wood, wait for the driver to let you pass.
- Expect the unexpected.
- Motorcycles and ATVs are not allowed on bike trails.
- In an emergency, call 911. Inform your local forestry centre by phone
Part 3: Price selection Considerations
A decent mountain bike will cost between $400 and $800, but there are many ways to save even more money on a quality bike.
Although you can easily spend thousands on some of the newer mountain bikes, there are many great options within a reasonable budget. Even so, to fully enjoy the pleasure of riding, it’s a good idea to save at least $1000 (even more depending on your needs) and then consider what model you like.
Part 4: Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need an expensive mountain bike to ride well?
Buying an expensive mountain bike is worthwhile if you have the proper budget. More expensive mountain bikes are lighter and have much more reliable components. A high-end mountain bike will have great suspension and super sharp brakes if you need to brake fast.6
- What is a reasonable price for a beginner mountain bike?
As an absolute minimum, it is recommended to buy an Mtb for no less than $1500 and complete suspension bikes for $2000 to $2500. You can undoubtedly purchase bikes for less, especially if you get away from well-known brands or are willing to buy inferior parts.
- What makes mountain bikes expensive?
Mountain bikes are expensive because of high-quality components and technology; some MTB bikes cost up to $13,000. To ride safely, you need the right bike parts that are durable and can withstand impacts.
- What is the best MTB bike brand?
So you may wonder, how come mountain bikes have become so expensive?
Please keep reading for our list of the best mountain bike brands and some of the products that have earned them this position.
- Specialized
- Trek
- Giant
- Cannondale
- Santa Cruz
- Canyon Bicycles
- Yeti Cycles
- Pivot
Part 5: Summary
Mountain bikes, black and orange, are excellent choices for people who like to spend much time on the move, are active, and at the same time try to get out of the city – especially towards mountain (but also forest) trails. This is where black and orange MTBperform best, showing their advantages in terms of construction (e.g., by lightweight and higher durability) and equipment (better shock absorbers, stronger brakes).
