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.

Scott Sports SA (formerly Scott USA) is a Swiss manufacturer of bicycles, winter sports equipment, motorsports equipment and sports clothing. The company is based in Givisiez, Switzerland, with subsidiaries located throughout Europe and in the United States, South Africa and India. Scott bikes are available in a wide range of options, covering virtually all areas of cycling. This iconic brand has been around for 60 years and was responsible for revolutionizing skiing before entering the bicycle market.