A newcomer to mountain bikes would be forgiven for thinking they are all pretty much the same. If you know your stuff, however, you will know that there are lots of mountain bike brands which vary in both quality and price. Although mountain bike brands originate in many different parts of the world, the best ones are known worldwide. Take Claud Butler for example. This is a brand originating in the UK, but its top quality and lightweight frames are well known and respected in the mountain bike community.

If you're setting out to buy a new mountain bike you'll soon notice the sometimes enormous difference between prices for different mountain bike brands. While at first you might think you are simply paying more for the famous name of a certain brand, there is a lot more at stake than this. When you are out mountain biking, you'll sometimes come across an area of terrain which requires you to hop off your bike and carry it on your shoulder for a short distance. If you have a more expensive bike at the top end of the market, you'll be able to pick it up in one hand and jog with it for the required distance if you want to.

If you have a cheaper version, you'll find it to be weighty and much more awkward to carry. It's this kind of difference that you're paying for. The more expensive, better quality mountain bike brands have lighter alloy frames that make biking much easier and more enjoyable. Suffice to say you can go faster on a lighter bike than you can on a heavier framed one.

Whatever brand you choose, the brand itself often only applies to certain parts of the bike. Sometimes it will only apply to the actual frame ? the rest of the items that go to make up a complete bike will be made by other manufacturers.For example, perhaps the best known name in gear systems for lots of mountain bike brands is Shimano. Within that range there are different varieties, and the best mountain bike brands will use the best and most expensive gear system.

Buying a mountain bike isn't always an easy prospect. You need to consider which brand will serve you best, and which accessories have been used to make up each bike underneath the overall brand name.

It's worth taking your time to make the best choice for you.

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