Generally speaking, bicycles are mainly divided into four categories. The first category is that civilian vehicles are the most common means of transportation; The second category is mountain bikes with thick tires; The third category is called climbing vehicle; There is also a road bike in road cycling, which we usually call "racing".

With people's pursuit of a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle, mountain bikes and road bikes are increasingly sought after by young people, but some friends can't tell them apart. Bian Xiao will sort out the secrets here and share them with you.

weight

Weight is very important for mountains and roads. During the competition, the mountain bike can reach 12.5kg, while the maximum limit of the highway is 10.5kg. The heavier the bike, the more work it consumes.

Handle control

In order to ride on rugged mountain roads, wide handlebars are used in mountainous areas, while expressways pursue speed and reduce wind resistance, so handlebars are narrow.

Brakes

Mountain bikes need a powerful all-weather braking system. Early mountain bikes used suspension braking system, and then V-type brakes appeared. At present, the best braking system is the disc brake imported from motorcycles. In addition to braking strength, the most important thing for road vehicles is light weight.

design

In mountainous areas, the combination of light and heavy is considered in bumpy roads, and the emphasis of highway consideration is the rigidity and portability of trampling. Road bikes are generally slim, while mountain bikes are stronger. The angle of mountain bike frame is very particular, and the angle of road bike is similar. Mountain bike axles are thick, while road bike axles are thin.

front fork

The front fork of mountain bike is an important part of mountain bike, which is high in technology, rigid and lightweight in performance and comfort, while the front fork of road bike is only a part related to the frame.

tyre

Highway 700c is equivalent to 28 inches, and the mountain is 26 inches in wheel diameter; The tires of mountain bikes are usually above 1.9 "(you can choose 1.5 under special track), while the tires of road bikes are mostly about 20 mm wide.

The appearance of the mountain gives people a complex feeling, not as simple and flat as the highway. The mountain bike feels stable and comfortable, with good maneuverability and braking. The design of highway vehicles emphasizes speed, because narrow tire width requires high pavement, and slippery pavement is easy to slip and has poor flexibility.