Mountain bikes are a fun way to exercise and connect with nature. Mountain biking is an off-road cycling discipline that's popular all over the world. This sport requires endurance, core strength and balance, bike handling skills, and self-reliance.

Compared to road bikes, mountain bikes have the following characteristics: fatter tires with rugged tread for stability and durability on off-road terrain, a more upright cycling position that lets you enjoy the view, and suspension systems on some bikes to absorb shock for a more comfortable ride

Trail mountain biking may sound like an all-encompassing name for off-roading, but it actually refers to a specific discipline or category of riding. Trail riding can be thought of as an average all-purpose mountain bike ride.