Task 1 of 15
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Are the Rules violated in the situations depicted?
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f) tow bicycles;
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. The cyclist is prohibited from:
d) hold on to another vehicle while driving;
f) tow bicycles;
Task 2 of 15
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Which cyclist does not break the rules?
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. The cyclist is prohibited from:
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. The cyclist is prohibited from:
b) move on motorways and roads for cars, as well as on the carriageway, if there is a bicycle path nearby;
Task 3 of 15
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Who must give way?
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6. Requirements for cyclists
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6.5. If the cycle path crosses the road outside the intersection, cyclists must give way to others. vehicles moving along the road.
Task 4 of 15
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What loads are allowed to be carried by a cyclist?
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6. Requirements for cyclists
22. Shipping
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6.4. The cyclist can only carry such loads that do not interfere with the control of the bike and do not create obstacles for other participants. traffic.
22. Shipping
22.3. Carriage of cargo is permitted provided that it:
b) does not violate the stability of the vehicle and does not complicate its management;
Task 5 of 15
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Which cyclist violates the Rules when carrying passengers?
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. The cyclist is prohibited from:
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. The cyclist is prohibited from:
e) carry passengers on a bicycle (with the exception of children under 7 years of age who are transported on an additional seat equipped with securely fastened footrests);
Task 6 of 15
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In what order will the vehicles pass through the intersection?
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16. Passage of intersections
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16. Passage of intersections
16.11. At the intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving along a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching this intersection of carriageways along the main road, regardless of their direction. further movement.
16.12. At the intersection of equivalent roads, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must give way to vehicles approaching from the right.
This rule should be guided by each other and tram drivers. At any unregulated intersection, a tram, regardless of the direction of its further movement, has an advantage over non-rail vehicles approaching it along an equivalent road.16.14. If the main road changes direction at the intersection, the drivers of vehicles moving along it must be guided by the rules for passing the intersections of equivalent roads.
This rule should be guided by each other and drivers moving on secondary roads.Task 7 of 15
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Cycling on sidewalks and footpaths:
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. The cyclist is prohibited from:
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.6. The cyclist is prohibited from:
c) walk on sidewalks and footpaths(except for children under 7 years old on children's bicycles under adult supervision);
Task 8 of 15
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Who has the right of way at the intersection with the bike lane?
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.5. If the cycle path crosses the road outside the intersection, cyclists must give way to other vehicles moving on the road.
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.5. If the cycle path crosses the road outside the intersection, cyclists must give way to other vehicles moving on the road.
Task 9 of 15
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What distance should be between groups of cyclists moving in a column?
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6. Requirements for cyclists
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6. Requirements for cyclists
6.3. Cyclists, moving in groups, must ride one after another so as not to interfere with other road users. A column of cyclists moving along the carriageway should be divided into groups (up to 10 cyclists in a group) with a distance of 80-100 m between groups.
Task 10 of 15
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Vehicles will pass the intersection in the following order
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16. Passage of intersections
16.11. At the intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving along a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching this intersection of carriageways along the main road, regardless of the direction of their further movement.
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16. Passage of intersections
16.11. At the intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving along a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching this intersection of carriageways along the main road, regardless of the direction of their further movement.
16.13. Before turning left and making a U-turn, the driver of a non-rail vehicle is obliged to give way to a tram in the opposite direction, as well as to vehicles moving on the same road in the opposite direction straight or to the right.
Task 11 of 15
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The cyclist passes the intersection:
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16. Passage of intersections
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8. Traffic regulation
8.3. The signals of the traffic controller take precedence over traffic signals and traffic signs and are mandatory. Traffic lights other than flashing yellow take precedence over road signs priority. Drivers and pedestrians must comply with the additional requirements of the traffic controller, even if they contradict traffic signals, traffic signs and markings.
16. Passage of intersections
16.6. When turning left or turning around at the green signal of the main traffic light, the driver of a non-rail vehicle is obliged to give way to a tram in the same direction, as well as vehicles moving in the opposite direction straight or turning right. This rule should be guided by each other and tram drivers.
Task 12 of 15
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Flashing red signals of this traffic light:
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8. Traffic regulation
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8. Traffic regulation
8.7.6. To regulate traffic at railway crossings, traffic lights with two red signals or one white-moon and two red signals are used, having the following meanings:
a) flashing red signals prohibit the movement of vehicles through the crossing;
b) a flashing white-moon signal indicates that the alarm system is working and does not prohibit the movement of vehicles.
At railway crossings, simultaneously with a prohibitory traffic signal, it can be turned on sound signal, additionally informing road users about the prohibition of movement through the crossing.
Task 13 of 15
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Which vehicle driver will pass the intersection second?
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16. Passage of intersections
16.11. At the intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving along a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching this intersection of carriageways along the main road, regardless of the direction of their further movement.
16.14. If the main road changes direction at the intersection, the drivers of vehicles moving along it must be guided by the rules for passing the intersections of equivalent roads.
This rule should be guided by each other and drivers moving on secondary roads.
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16. Passage of intersections
16.11. At the intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving along a secondary road must give way to vehicles approaching this intersection of carriageways along the main road, regardless of the direction of their further movement.
16.14. If the main road changes direction at the intersection, the drivers of vehicles moving along it must be guided by the rules for passing the intersections of equivalent roads.
This rule should be guided by each other and drivers moving on secondary roads.
16 Crossings
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8. Traffic regulation
8.7.3. Traffic lights have the following meanings:
A signal in the form of an arrow, allowing a left turn, also allows a U-turn, if it is not prohibited by traffic signs.
The signal in the form of a green arrow (arrows) in the additional (additional) section (s), switched on together with a green traffic light, informs the driver that he has an advantage in the direction (directions) of movement indicated by the arrow (arrows) over vehicles moving from other directions;
f) a red signal, including a flashing one, or two red flashing signals prohibit movement.
The signal in the form of a green arrow (arrows) in the additional (additional) section (sections) together with a yellow or red traffic light signal informs the driver that movement is allowed in the indicated direction, provided that vehicles moving from other directions are allowed to pass unhindered.
The green arrow on the plate, installed at the level of the red traffic light with a vertical arrangement of signals, allows movement in the indicated direction with the red traffic light on from the rightmost lane (or the leftmost lane on one-way roads) provided that the advantage in traffic is granted to its other participants moving from other directions to a traffic light signal allowing movement;
16 Crossings
16.9. While driving in the direction of the arrow switched on in the additional section at the same time as the yellow or red traffic light, the driver must give way to vehicles moving from other directions.
While driving in the direction of the green arrow on the table set at the level of the red traffic light with a vertical arrangement of signals, the driver must take the extreme right (left) lane and give way to vehicles and pedestrians moving from other directions.
Mountain bike, or MTB bike (from the English mountain bike), is by far the most common mode of transport today. It is ergonomic, has a huge cross-country ability (will give odds to modern premium SUVs) and allows you to experience a unique experience. And with all this, it is very affordable. Mountain biking is a way of life.
History of mountain bikes
There are many legends about how the MTB bike came to be. Since this happened in the era of corporations and industrial society, everyone who can pull the blanket over himself, so it is impossible to draw up an exact “pedigree” of a mountain bike.
The most common theory is that mountain biking came about because ski resorts idle for several months a year. And then a certain Harry Turner, the founder of the GT brand, created for this purpose a bicycle with thick wheels and a powerful frame, based on an ordinary road bike. But such a bike could only successfully descend from the mountains, but not climb. So, MTB mountain bikes have acquired a peculiar
There is also another legend of the origin of mountain bikes. It says that humanity owes the appearance of these two-wheeled wonders to California cyclists. The reckless people of those parts were very fond of riding motorcycles and bicycles in the mountains, but one day, at the initiative of environmentalists, riding on motorized vehicles was banned, and even more people began to use bicycles. The highway riders of those times began to gradually mutate into conquerors of the mountains. At the origins of these processes were Joe Breeze, Mark Vendetti and Otis Guy - avid cyclists of those times.
Whatever the truth, it all led to the fact that around 1979 the term ATB (all-terain bike - all-terrain bike) appeared, which later turned into MTB (mountain bike - mountain bike).
Structure and classification of mountain bikes
The classic MTB bike features slightly smaller and thicker wheels - 26 inches in diameter and two inches wide. The frame of mountain bikes is designed in such a way that there is as much distance as possible from the pedals to the ground so that various bumps can be overcome. In addition to all this, mountain bikes were equipped with disc brakes and an extended number of gears (for all occasions). They created a bike for the mountains, but it turned out to be a station wagon, on which you can fly along the highway and conquer the mountains. This explains the enormous popularity of this "breed" of bicycles.
Modern mountain bikes are divided into categories based on the type of suspension. The first type we'll look at is a rigid bike. It does not sway the suspension during the ride and has a surprisingly easy ride. Professionals really appreciate this, but beginners and just amateurs should look at other types of suspension configurations, as a rigid one may seem too stiff for them.
MTB bikes, photos of which are presented below, have different types of suspension. In the first case, it is a suspended rigid.
For example, hardtail. This is a bike with only one front suspension. According to reviews, this is an ideal option for riders of all classes. They are light, cheap and easy to manage. Additional cushioning will increase riding comfort without violating the ergonomic characteristics of the bike. Both amateurs and professionals agree that the hardtail is the most balanced
There is another option with two suspensions (that's what they call - two-suspension), but, frankly, cyclists disliked them. Reviews indicate that strong depreciation creates a strong buildup of the carcass, which makes pedaling very difficult and wears out the chain quickly. And they are heavy (20-23 kilograms for full suspension is a classic) and expensive. Yes, there are cheap ones, but they are made of plasticine metal, which falls apart from one fall. An expensive full-suspension bike is the perfect all-round bike, but it has to be really expensive. You will never hear a professional complain about a rigid bike, but full-suspension bikes have already acquired a lot of negative reviews.
Choosing and running a bike
MTB mountain bikes are very complex in their design. Therefore, before proceeding directly to the choice of a "knight", one should also look at its other aspects.
brakes
There are only two types of them - the classic rim V-Brake and, so to speak, the neoclassical disc brake. Let's consider each of them separately.
The V-Brake is light and cheap. Its easy to repair. Users say that parts for it can be found in any city. Disadvantages - fragility and possible deformation of the rim. Also, when installing brakes of this type should be taken into account (and not all sizes can be found brakes). But there is always a classic 26-inch MTB bike. Reviews advise against using this type of brake for extreme sports, but for peaceful walks on the highway and light off-road, they are ideal.
Disc brakes are the exact opposite of rim brakes. They are expensive, heavy, difficult to operate (especially hydraulic ones) and ultra-reliable: the wheel is stopped tightly. In addition, they are very durable and, once properly configured, you can forget about them. When driving over hills and bumpy forest roads, such brakes are indispensable, but for ordinary road driving it will be an expensive overkill. Reviews of amateur cyclists on this kind of brakes are not too flattering, because, once accidentally damaging them, you will have to prepare for spending money and, as a rule, nerves.
Transmission
Everything is much simpler here. Professionals trust transmissions from Shimano and Sram. These manufacturers can find "bushings" (as the transmission is otherwise called) of all price segments.
Cyclists note that the number of speeds for amateur riding is not important - 12 is enough for all occasions. For more sophisticated and extreme riding, 21-27 will be required.
Running in
A new bike may not behave as you would like. Can the transmission chirp like a cricket, and more. As a rule, the reason for all this is that the parts have not yet got used to each other.
Sophisticated cyclists warn: do not go on a long journey the next day after buying a bike! Ride it for a week in the nearest territories so that the parts get used to each other properly.
Riding style
Depending on the purpose of your future car, it is worth choosing its equipment.
Off-road bikes are the kind of bikes that we see every day on the street. They can do a little of everything. On this one, you can go on a tour of your native country and cut through the mountainous expanses. Parts for MTB bikes of this kind are the easiest to get.
Cross-country bikes are more expensive than their "relatives". They have a strong lightweight frame and, as a rule, two suspensions. Their main purpose is fast driving over rough terrain. The Oskar Jetix MTB 26 bike is a bright representative of the budget class of cross-country bikes.
The next type is downhill and freeride. These bikes are very reliable and clumsy. They are ideal for going down the mountain, but for everything else they are very poorly adapted. Before going down the mountain, this bike must be dragged onto it.
Summarizing the reviews of experienced cyclists, we can advise the following: the bike must be extra strong, because it will have to endure collisions with numerous bumps at a speed of about 100 km / h!
MTB Dirt bikes, despite their "dirty" name, are not suited for swamps at all. Their purpose is jumping and tricks.
Bicycle frame
We’ll make a reservation right away that for peaceful and long trips it’s worth buying an MTB bike with a steel frame. It is cheap, durable and never suddenly breaks: the steel frame warns its owner of an impending breakdown with cracks.
Aluminum - great alternative become. It is lighter and slightly more expensive. Residents of apartments should think about
Personal choice of bike
- Under $300: This money is worth buying either a rigid or hardtail MTB bike. But it is better to have another 50 dollars in reserve, because, most likely, some parts will have to be replaced. It’s worth riding a bike of this category for a week, and then replacing what has fallen off. In this way, you can save some money at the cost of your own time and get a perfectly usable bike.
- $300-900: This range is home to all of the bikes we've looked at above. For this money you can buy a good and light hardtail or rigid with high-quality components. On such bikes, you can safely go on trips over long distances. It is recommended to buy double suspensions only from the $500 mark, and then you need to carefully look at every little thing.
- $600-1000: These are semi-premium bikes. They fully meet the requirements for their class. MTB bike-bike for the money will be light and reliable. It will require minimal care, and it will always be ready for a variety of tours: even in the rain, even in the heat, even in the slush. This is the limit of the amateur, then there are professional bikes.
- $1000-2500: competition bikes and demonstration performances. These horses are ultra-light, strong and fast. For buying something cheaper is simply ridiculous and irrational.
Experienced cyclists teach: the lower limit of the price of a more or less decent mountain bike is at $ 500.
Be sure to test ride before you buy, and also set aside $20 for a repair kit! Favorable wind to you!
In order to start cycling off-road, you need a good bike, and to know how to choose it, this article is intended!
“Why do you need a mountain bike if you live in the city?” - most often asked by people who do not understand anything about it. But, it's not uncommon that the name doesn't quite fit the content: the mountain bike handles well on pavement, and also behaves well on roads with frequent descents and ascents. Sure, a mountain bike can't keep up with a road bike on flat, smooth terrain, but the MTB doesn't care if it hits a pothole or pothole. So if you need a reliable bike, then a mountain bike should be it.
A simple example: you decide to ride in the local forest park or go out of town. An asphalt bike won't allow you to do this, because there is no deep tread pattern on the tires and a straight steering wheel for a confident ride. At the same time, moving along the highway on a mountain bike, there is no discomfort as such. The main disadvantage is that the mountain bike will not allow you to develop maximum speed.
So, if you: prefer cycling; often drive on bad roads; looking for a versatile bike,
MTV would be the best option. Now let's understand the features of choosing a mountain bike.
To each his own: we determine the dimensions of the model
Before looking at the number of gears on a bike, its brake system or evaluate the manufacturer, you need to limit the search for the model that is ideal for you. To do this, first decide on physical parameters bike.
Here key moment consists in choosing the dimensions of the frame, the length of which directly depends on your height. There is a standard size chart for mountain bikes.
As can be seen from the table, in all neighboring points there is a junction of sizes, which is due to the orientation towards different driving styles. For example, if your height is 175 centimeters, and you prefer an aggressive ride, it is better to prefer the "18th" frame to avoid injuries to the "19th" frame. For riders who prefer quiet, measured rides, a larger frame is considered a priority.
Now you should decide on the diameter of the wheels. Most often on the market there are models with 26- and 28-inch wheels. The latter are characterized by a massive rim, excellent grip, slow acceleration, but significant momentum. They greatly affect the weight of the mountain bike, so they are not very suitable for sharp and maneuverable riding.
The 26s are the exact opposite of the niners: with plenty of rolling, they are ideal for long-distance cycling marches and racing on flat terrain.
Hardtail, full suspension, or which MTB design do I need?
A classic mountain bike is equipped with only a front suspension fork without rear suspension. Hence the name "hardtail", which literally translates from English as "hard tail". In the manufacture of the frame for these bikes, aluminum alloys are most often used, providing a light weight models. Bikes like the Cannondale Trail 6 are fun to ride on forest paths, parks, and rugged terrain in general.
We recommend choosing a full suspension for connoisseurs of a comfortable ride: rear depreciation will make itself felt when driving on gravel or stones, when descending from hills and mountains. True, the cost of really high-quality bikes with a pair of shock absorbers significantly exceeds the price of hardtails with a similar body kit. This is due to the presence of hydraulic brakes. Note that full-suspensions like the Bergamont Fastlane Team and GHOST RT Actinum 5700 will be comfortable to use for people who have problems with the spine.
Look at the transmission and brakes
It is customary to refer to the transmission of any bicycle as front and rear shifters, shift knobs (shifters), front and rear sprockets. On standing models, a Shimano body kit from the Alivio line and above (Deore, Deore LX, SLX, Deore XT, XTR) is installed. Sram also manufactures quality components.
Selecting the right gear on a mountain bike will help you climb hills more easily, handle rough terrain better, or hold more confident on the highway. In the front, in most cases, there are 3 rear gears - from 3. We recommend choosing models with at least 8 rear stars, preferably with 9 or 10. More speeds (from 24) will allow you to establish complete control over the behavior of the MTV on a particular surface.
And a little about the brakes. They are rim, mechanical disc and hydraulic disc. Rim (they are vibrakes) guarantee normal operation only in dry weather, and if suddenly the wheel starts to go “eight”, then you can not hope for vibrakes. Hydraulics provide almost instantaneous stopping after a light touch of the brake lever, but only an experienced rider will figure out how to adjust them. Disc mechanical - the most best option: they are reliable in rain and mud, and even when the wheel is unstable due to loose spoke tension.
Summarizing
A mountain bike is the most versatile bike that is designed to conquer bad roads, but performs quite well on paved surfaces. When choosing a bike, first decide on the frame size and wheel diameter, then the overall design of the model, and only then pay attention to the transmission and brakes. A good starting mountain bike would be a bike like the Cronus Holts 340, a hardtail with mechanical disc brakes, 27 speeds and an aluminum alloy frame.
Source: technoportal.ua
A mountain bike is a bicycle specially designed and manufactured for off-road riding. With special features, mountain biking easily passes where ordinary bicycles are ordered to pass.
A mountain bike is basically a versatile bike. In addition to its direct purpose for off-road driving, it can be comfortably driven on the highway, on city roads, on the track. True, because of its special design, it costs more than its counterparts.
Mountain bike features
A mountain bike mountain bike, which is understandable by its purpose, is equipped with:
- a more durable frame with a trapezoidal shape;
- soft suspension fork;
- rear suspension (however, this option is present only in some of its modifications produced for certain disciplines);
- a raised carriage, which increased the ground clearance of the bike to the level with the bushings;
- thick tires with a convex and hooky tread;
- stronger wheels.
In addition, most mountain bike modifications have a handlebar moved forward (5 ... 12 cm relative to the steering rack). The chain drive of a mountain bike, thanks to the derailleur, can provide a lower gear, making it easier for the hiker or athlete to overcome steep climbs more easily.
The weight of the mountain bike, despite the use of the most modern materials (carbon fiber, polymers, titanium, aluminum) in the design, is 8 ... 20 kg. The lightest bicycles (8…12 kg) are produced for professional cyclists involved in sports and participating in various competitions. Cars in 15 ... 17 kg from the public sector; this is the most numerous and bought up by ordinary consumers modification. Bicycles used in the discipline of downhill skiing reach a weight of 20 kg, which is explained by the special requirements for the strength and reliability of a product subjected to overload.
Almost all mountain bikes have modern disc brakes. They are mechanical (force is transmitted through a cable) and hydraulic (the design provides for a hydraulic line filled with brake fluid). From the latest innovations: in 2010 ... 2014. set a standard for mountain bike wheel sizes. For ordinary ones, this is 27.5 inches (previously 26 inches), for "Niners" - 29 inches.
The variety of modifications of mountain bikes is reflected in their price. It is 17 ... 900 thousand rubles. Depends on the materials used in the construction, the presence of additional or absence of traditional options, etc.
Types of mountain bikes
Today, manufacturers produce different modifications of mountain bikes. This is due to their direct purpose, with the requirements for technology when using a bicycle in specific disciplines. In particular, they may have different shock absorber travel, wheel sizes, frame design, and assembly type.
On the market there are mountain bikes for classes:
- bicycle trial, in which they overcome natural and artificially created obstacles;
- dirt or jumping on ski jumps and performing tricks at the same time;
- street, representing extreme riding on city streets, artificial objects;
- slopestyle: consists in overcoming the track, arranged on the slope of a hill or mountain; skating includes elements of other disciplines, in particular, dirt, north shore, downhill;
- cross-country or high-speed off-road driving;
- parallel slalom and biker cross: the discipline involves the simultaneous and parallel descent from the hill of several riders; when moving, they can conduct a contact struggle with one another;
- downhill, also called downhill;
- freeride - skiing on difficult terrain; obstacles on the mountain bike track can be created artificially;
- all mountain - crossing simple rough terrain, etc.
History of mountain biking
It is difficult to say which of the inventors stood at the origins of mountain bikes. Many engineers were involved in the creation of a mountain bike, who, inventing various devices, gradually turned the usual road bike into an apparatus capable of withstanding the extreme loads of mountain trails.
Known historical facts include the following:
- 1970s: California bans off-road motorized vehicles; in response, cross-country enthusiasts began to use bicycles;
- at the same time, young people had a new hobby associated with extreme descent from the mountains (downhill); such competitions were held in the Tamalpas Mountains, located in Marin County;
- at the same competitions, for the first time, balun bikes with wide tires began to be used, reaching a size of 26 inches; they greatly facilitated the descent from the mountains;
- among the first baluners, the Schwinn Excelsior was more popular, which had a strong frame, one gear and bush brakes; such bicycles weighed more than 20 kg;
- 1973: Ras Mahon added a step type shifter to the baluner;
- 1974: Charle Kelly and Gary Fisher are the first to use balooners in racing with both shifters and drum brakes, brake levers of which were taken from a motorcycle;
- further, the baluners undergo significant alterations and improvements: the steering wheel geometry changes, a low and durable frame appears, wide wheels, a gearshift system, rim brakes, suspension forks; modern mountain bike appears;
- 1982: The first mass-produced mountain bikes hit the market; released them by Mike Sinyard at his company Specialized;
- further development of a mountain bike was reduced to its relief, to an increase in functionality and reliability; this was achieved by applying aluminum and titanium alloys to the frame, parts;
- 1990s: The mountain bike got hydraulic brakes, which were put on the bike by Sachs;
- 1980s: the beginning of rapid development sports history mountain bike; the first association in the USA is formed, to which mountain bike enthusiasts owe the first official competitions using such bicycles;
- later mountain bikes began to conquer Europe and other continents; the same 1980s. became the time of creation International Federation mountain bike (IMBA);
- 1990: the first competitions related to mountain bikes and disciplines;
- 1993: Inclusion of cross-country mountain biking in the Olympics.
Mountain bikes have gradually forced most of the other models out of the market. Today their share in sales exceeds 80%.
Types of competition
The mountain bike world championship today is held in two disciplines: downhill (downhill) and cross-country riding (cross-country). In other disciplines, competitions of a lower scale are organized. Although the interest in them is no less among cyclists and fans.
mountain bike rules
The rules for holding mountain bike competitions are given on the website http://www.uci.ch/templates/UCI/UCI2/layout.asp?MenuId=MTkzNg&LangId=1 , owned by the International Cycling Union (UCI). In particular, section four sets out the rules for holding mountain bike competitions.
The section contains ten chapters, each of which is devoted to one of the issues. For example:
- the first chapter is devoted to general issues of holding mountain bike competitions; it defines what types of races are held in this discipline, who can take part in them, on what tracks they are held, etc .; for example, in the paragraph "Types of races" it is defined that cross-country can be Olympic, marathon, point-to-point, short track, time trial, team race, multi-day race; the same is true for other disciplines;
- the second chapter specifically describes the requirements for cross-country competitions: race features, tracks and their markings, finish and start areas, technical assistance, safety, etc.;
- the third chapter is a section dedicated to downhill competitions with a specific description of all the requirements for the track, assistance, safety, etc.;
- the fourth chapter - all the questions that are encountered during the competition in 4x;
- the sixth chapter is devoted to the rules of multi-day races;
- the seventh chapter deals with the issues of the mountain bike championship held in the category "Masters";
- the eighth chapter is devoted to the organization of the World Cup;
- the ninth chapter contains the UCI classification;
- the tenth chapter is devoted to the assembly of mountain bike teams.
Choosing a mountain bike
As stated above, today the market is filled with a variety of mountain bike modifications. Therefore, when deciding to purchase a mountain bike, first of all, you should decide on the style and conditions in which you will operate it. In addition, you need to evaluate your financial capabilities, because the range of prices for mountain bikes is large and amounts to 150…7000 US dollars.
In the latter, it helps that manufacturers produce bicycles for specific operating conditions also by class. The latter differ in the material that is used in the frame, in the details of the products, the number of additional options. And, accordingly, cost. Although you need to know that the price of a reasonably good mountain bike has a certain lower bar. Buying a mountain bike that costs less than this is like throwing money away.
The last, on the example of a bicycle for cross-country: a bicycle for this discipline costs 7.5 ... 10.5 thousand rubles in Russia. So, if you come across a product worth less than 7.5 thousand rubles, then it makes no sense to even ask the price. Such a mountain bike will be less reliable than a "proper" cross-country bike.