Mountain biking is not only refreshing but is also a great exercise. With lots of models to select from here are some of the useful points to be kept in mind before making a purchase:-

First important consideration should be terrain in which you will be driving your mountain bike. Depending upon the usage whether in rugged hills or on paved roads make a selection of a mountain bike based on their forks , saddles and tires

Second , decide on a budget and stick to it while making a purchase because you can get bikes of different ranges in the market

Also the best time to buy a mountain bike is during the months of winter or rains as these are the off seasons and you can get great discounts on mountain bikes

Always buy mountain bike from a specialized store and not from the regular retail chains like targets or Wal-Mart’s which will have better range to select from

Buy a full suspension bike and not a hard tail bike as it offers you better control and is more comfortable for the bike rider.