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So, You Want To Buy A Mountain Bike Online PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robert Cooksey   
In order to purchase a good mountain bike online, it's a good idea to know what you're doing. Don't be fooled by appealing advertising and great looking bikes, however. It doesn't matter how good the mountain bike is. If it doesn't fit, you won't enjoy riding it. That means that the first step to buying your mountain bike on the Internet is learning as much as you can about bicycles in general, and what you need out of a bike.
by RobertCooksey


In order to purchase a good mountain bike online, it's a good idea to know what you're doing. Don't be fooled by appealing advertising and great looking bikes, however. It doesn't matter how good the mountain bike is. If it doesn't fit, you won't enjoy riding it. That means that the first step to buying your mountain bike on the Internet is learning as much as you can about bicycles in general, and what you need out of a bike.

First, get a good professional fitting, to tell you what type and size of bike is best for you. It might cost a bit, but in the end, you'll know what kind of frame size and geometry you need. Any good bike shop that you get a fitting from won't pressure you to buy there.

Once you know what your size and ideal frame type is, start looking at mountain bike brands and features you like. Browse a lot, and learn as much about every kind of bike as you can. You'll want to settle on the type of material you want in the fame, (aluminum, steel, carbon fiber or titanium being the most common, although steel and aluminum are less costly).

With mountain bikes, suspension is something you should ask about - is there no suspension, front suspension or a combination of front and rear? A gentler ride comes with more suspension. Next turn your consideration to brands that appeal to you.

Determine what kind of suspension is being included - no suspension, front and rear suspension or just front? A gentler ride comes with more suspension. Think about brands that appeal to you. Brand name may not be the only consideration, but those with proven reliability such as Cannondale, Trek and Specialized have stood the test of time. One thing you can be sure of is that a proven brand like Specialized Mountain Bikes will provide you years of good service.

Begin collecting retailers that you'd like to buy from. While you shouldn't rule out Ebay, it and other sites of its type require special caution. If you choose to go with eBay, be very careful to make certain that the bike you're buying is the one you want.

Also, remember that many Ebay sellers can make mistakes in measurements, and that your bike might arrive with damage or wear that you weren't expecting. All that said, you can really save money buying through eBay, but look for good shipping and handling costs and an excellent record of seller feedback.

On the other hand, buying from an online bike retailer may prove to be a little safer. It's a good idea to check up on an online bike store, as well. Know your bike retailer's return policies, too, and see if there's a warranty. Doing the sort of homework suggested here can take a lot of the hesitation out of buying a mountain bike online.

About Author:

Robert Cooksey specializes in sports related websites, including Cycling and Bicycle Products, as well as Cannondale Mountain Bikes.

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