Features include wide, knobby tires for grip and a wide range of gearing to help you on uphills and over various obstacles. Depending on the type of MTB bike, they may have front suspension with a rigid rear (“hardtail”), or both front and rear suspension to cushion jumps and landings, but there are also models that have no suspension at all.

Buy a mountain bike if: you want to ride your bike in the mountains or mostly off-road.

Do not buy a mountain bike if: you want to ride fast on paved roads, ride long distances, or mainly ride around town.

Cannondale is the American branch of the Canadian conglomerate Dorel Industries, which manufactures bikes. Years ago it was one of the most, if not the most, innovative bicycle and technology manufacturer in the world. The company is now based in Wilton, Connecticut, with engineering offices in Freiburg, Germany. The frames are manufactured in Taiwan. The bikes, on the other hand, are assembled in Taiwan, as well as in the US and the Netherlands for local markets.

The company’s story is truly unique – we encourage you to read the full information about the brand.