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Mountain Bike Brands that You Should Know

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Cycling is a great way to exercise and it is also a sport that is enjoyed by millions of people across the world. There are many different types of bicycles and each is suited to different types of uses. Among them are commuters, cross country, street, off road and trail bikes.

There are many different brands to choose from and price will vary depending on specifications. Most bikes will range from $200 – $1500 but if you are on a budget a good idea is to try classified ads such as craigslist or auctions for a used mountain bike.

Some examples of popular brands are GT and Specialized. However, many cycling enthusiasts prefer lesser known brands as they offer greater value for money. Examples of lesser known brands are:

Jamis Bikes – Offers great value for money and has a superb range of bicycles. Their motto is to create the perfect bike and their designs have won numerous bicycling awards.

Ancillotti Bikes – Specialists in “ready to race” full suspension mountain bike and they make complete bicycles for cross country, four cross, freeride and downhill race.

Monolite Bikes – Experts in carbon fiber bike frames building with experience on the aeronautics industry.

Passoni – has been designing and producing titanium bicycles since 1989, real works of art that are known and appreciated all over the world.