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Mountain Biking Vocabulary

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All-Mountain

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A style of mountain biking that involves riding both uphill and downhill on challenging terrain.

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Clipless Pedals

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Pedals that attach to a cleat on the bottom of a rider's shoes.

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Cross-Country (XC)

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A discipline of mountain biking that emphasizes endurance and speed over technical riding.

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Tabletop

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A type of jump on a mountain bike trail with a flat top section between the takeoff and the landing.

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Hardtail

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A bike with front suspension but no rear suspension.

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Bunny Hop

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A technique where a rider lifts both wheels off the ground simultaneously.

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Manual

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A technique where the front wheel is lifted off the ground by shifting the rider's weight, without pedaling.

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Flow Trail

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A trail designed with rhythmic sections to allow for a smooth, flowing ride.

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Downhill (DH)

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A mountain biking discipline focused on racing downhill as fast as possible.

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Granny Gear

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The lowest gear available on a bike, which makes pedaling easier during steep climbs.

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Full Suspension

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A type of mountain bike that has both front and rear suspension.

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Line Choice

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The act of choosing the path or trajectory that a rider takes through a trail or section.

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Singletrack

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A type of trail that is narrow enough to be ridden in single file.

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Berm

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A banked turn built into a trail.

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Trailhead

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The starting point of a trail.

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Chamois

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A type of padding in cycling shorts that reduces friction and provides cushioning.

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Attack Position

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A body position used when descending on a mountain bike to improve control.

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Gnarly

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Slang for a trail or section that is particularly technical, difficult, or challenging.

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Dropper Post

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An adjustable-height seatpost controlled by a lever on the handlebar.

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Enduro

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A competitive form of mountain biking focused on timed downhill stages and untimed uphill stages.

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