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We all want to do more exercise but so much can stop us. We watch people packed into gyms working out, and consider : I have to go to the gymnasium, pay my gym member’s costs, then get to do some exercise. It seems like loads of effort, isn’t there something I can do that’s not going to blow a lot of my time – even something pragmatic?

You might consider cycling, as bicycling around is a very effective means to improve your health. You can bike to work or to the shops, so it’s very pragmatic. It’s also cheap – there’s no fuel involved and the running costs are next to nothing. It’s also environmentally friendly. Oh, and it improves your health too!

However, many people are put off getting a push bike since it’s just TOO much effort. As crazy as that sounds, it could be because they may live in a very hilly location, be aged or have a particular ailment that make pedaling too “hardcore” for their abilities. Also for a few people, it’s not practical bicycling to work since they will sweat too much through the exertions of pedaling.

Now it’s time to introduce e-bikes, or electric bikes. Electric bikes let your legs have a break on the hard slopes simply by turning your hand on the grip and allowing the electric motor take the strain – you don’t need to do any peddling then. Then when you feel up to it, just pedal. You get moderate exercise and clean air without breaking a sweat. Electric bikes are also money-saving to operate requiring only a daily re-charge if you do around 15 to 22 miles per day, although most people need only two re-charges a week as they’re not doing this kind of distance. You can find a local supplier of electric mountain bikes by searching online.

These days the actual cost of getting an e-bike have dropped in price, so you can find yourself saving a considerable amount of cash on bus fares, fuel, gym memberships etc. by buying and on a regular basis using an e-bike.

A cross country rider will need a bike with both descending and climbing ability. The movement in the rear suspension system is only about 4 inches so that it does not cause a problem when trying to climb hills. Cross country bikes have 28 gears as standard which provide a wide greater options for travelling over different terrain.

If you are a more technical mountain bike rider you will probably need a trial bike as they are a little more robust. On a trial bike the suspension can move between 4 and 7 inches. This will mean that you get a lot smoother ride but it is more difficult to pedal uphill. A decision will need to be made as to which way you want to go, a smoother ride with an uphill struggle or not. All terrain cycles is a great place on the web to look for Trek Track Bikes.

If you will mainly be using your bike for going downhill you can expect up to 8 inches in suspension movement. These type of bikes are generally design for downhill racing. They are difficuly for pedalling uphill but have a lot greater handling when going over difficult terrain downhill.

Another variety of mountain bike would be the dirt jump bikes. A dirt jump bike are used for jumping and only have a front suspension. These type of bikes are built for speed and usually come with 16 gears.

Mountain biking can be divided into nine different categories. Each category offers a new challenge for players. The different categories of mountain biking are:

1. Cyclo cross

Cyclo cross is hard, fast and much more than running with your bike through mud.

Cyclo-cross racing takes some of the technical skills of a mountain biker and is a cross between road and mountain biking. These riders have to go over obstacles, cross through rivers and rafts, and race on and off the course.

2. BMX

BMX cycles have 20 inch wheels and is the style of BMX biking. As these bikes have smaller wheels and shorter wheel bases, therefore these bikes are commonly used at skate parks or in dirt jumps. BMX bikes are good to perform tricks and stunts with.

3. Cross country

Cross Country Mountain biking involves riding bike up and down mountains and in hilly areas. It is one of the most difficult type of mountain biking but there are riders who are fit and go on long rides in these mountains.

4. Downhill

Downhill mountain biking means racing down the mountains with a bike. This type of riding is very intense and extreme, offering riders the chance for ultimate thrills and excitement.

5. Dirt jumping

Dirt jumping is a type of mountain biking that involves jumping the bike over large man made dirt jumps and then doing tricks while they are in the air. These jumps are placed close together so riders can go over six or more jumps in one run to gain a flow to give them more speed for bigger jumps.

6. Single speed

This is a form of cross country biking that’s done using a bike with only one gear and fewer components. Main reason for single speed is simplicity of bikes and the game. Fewer components mean less mechanical problems, a lighter bike and provide efficient pedaling.

7. Freeride

Free riding game is very extreme as it involves finding the perfect path down the mountain using all of the terrains. These types of competitions are very popular among bikers as riders can show their expertise and fitness.

8. Trails

In trails bikers use bikes with 20 or 26 inch wheels and sport small, low frames. Although the bikes used for trails does not look like mountain bikes but trials can be considered as a part of mountain biking. Trail bikers need extreme amount of balance and concentration as they have to hop and jump their bikes over obstacles.

9. Street and urban

Street and urban riding is done in urban areas, ledges, and with other types of man made obstacles. Riders of street and urban biking will do tricks such as stalls and grinds very well.