If you need to know the difference between North Shore and downhill, if you don't know the difference between Mountain Cross and Cross Country, or if you're agonizing over whether you should go for a hard or soft tail mountain bike, use these resources to find out everything you need to know about the types and styles available!

Mutually Distinct Mountain Bike Types

With around eleven different types of mountain bike, you might assume it can be a little daunting trying to decide what's right for you. But it shouldn't be. Each different type of mountain bike is clearly defined; each one designed for a specific purpose and all of them mutually distinct. If you know which features distinguish which type of mountain bike, then you stand a better chance of choosing the right mountain bike for your purposes, and of getting the most from your ride.

Rammed with information about every mainstream (and not so mainstream) type of mountain bike currently being manufactured, these guides have been written and designed so you can learn as much about your potential new bike and what it can be used for as possible, before you commit!