MTB – The bike that goes anywhere

MTB stands for Mountain Bike!

Adapted from the English term Mountain Bike (MTB), the MTB is an American invention from the 1970s designed for use on rough terrain. Although some had tried to venture off the beaten track with their bicycles well before, it was during this era that the first bikes specifically designed for off-road use appeared. It is now widely accepted that John Breeze was the instigator of this revolution.

MTB, a discipline in its own right for every taste

Over time, the discipline enjoyed tremendous success and diversified considerably. Mountain biking today encompasses disciplines as closely related as they are varied, such as Cross-Country, Enduro, Downhill, Free-Ride and All-Mountain.

MTB cross-country, for example, is an Olympic discipline in which participants ride a circuit of around forty kilometres as quickly as possible. Strength, endurance and technical skill are required to win these events.

Enduro is a discipline that focuses on descending routes but where participants must also tackle climbs. Enduro MTBs are therefore lighter than downhill MTBs. These types of bikes feature MTB forks with up to 170 mm of travel to help the rider absorb obstacles on the terrain. Downhill MTB is practised, as its name suggests, on descents and frequently in the mountains. Riders use full-suspension MTBs equipped with MTB shock absorbers, springs and forks suited to their discipline.

These multiple MTB disciplines are all represented at Probikeshop in order to provide our customers with the maximum choice and the assurance of finding what they are looking for at the best price!

Depending on the demands of these disciplines, you will find on Probikeshop.fr MTB cassettes, MTB disc brakes, a suitable drivetrain, 26-inch wheels or 29-inch wheels, shock absorbers and suspension forks with varying amounts of travel.

Mountain biking is a technical sport in which MTB equipment plays an important role. Acquiring spare parts and MTB accessories such as an MTB saddle, MTB pedals, or an MTB stem... is often an excellent way to improve riding comfort, safety and performance.