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Mountain Biking Vocabulary
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All-Mountain
A style of mountain biking that involves riding both uphill and downhill on challenging terrain.
Clipless Pedals
Pedals that attach to a cleat on the bottom of a rider's shoes.
Cross-Country (XC)
A discipline of mountain biking that emphasizes endurance and speed over technical riding.
Tabletop
A type of jump on a mountain bike trail with a flat top section between the takeoff and the landing.
Hardtail
A bike with front suspension but no rear suspension.
Bunny Hop
A technique where a rider lifts both wheels off the ground simultaneously.
Manual
A technique where the front wheel is lifted off the ground by shifting the rider's weight, without pedaling.
Flow Trail
A trail designed with rhythmic sections to allow for a smooth, flowing ride.
Downhill (DH)
A mountain biking discipline focused on racing downhill as fast as possible.
Granny Gear
The lowest gear available on a bike, which makes pedaling easier during steep climbs.
Full Suspension
A type of mountain bike that has both front and rear suspension.
Line Choice
The act of choosing the path or trajectory that a rider takes through a trail or section.
Singletrack
A type of trail that is narrow enough to be ridden in single file.
Berm
A banked turn built into a trail.
Trailhead
The starting point of a trail.
Chamois
A type of padding in cycling shorts that reduces friction and provides cushioning.
Attack Position
A body position used when descending on a mountain bike to improve control.
Gnarly
Slang for a trail or section that is particularly technical, difficult, or challenging.
Dropper Post
An adjustable-height seatpost controlled by a lever on the handlebar.
Enduro
A competitive form of mountain biking focused on timed downhill stages and untimed uphill stages.
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