subject: Specialized Mountain Bikes - How a Little Customization Goes a Long Way [print this page] Specialized Mountain Bikes - How a Little Customization Goes a Long Way
The market comprises many models of mountain bikes. Instead of placing an order of the particular model one desires, nowadays one can directly find the desired model in the showroom itself. Specialized mountain bikes often satisfy in a number of other ways than what is required.
The different ways in which a bike can be specialized depends on the way it is expected to execute. However some of the bikes are specialized in its looks and design without paying much attention in its execution or performance. Above all, it can be said that everything actually depends on one's needs and desires and the willingness to pay for it.
In spite of specifying that many changes need not be made to the original bike, there are instances that ordinary bikes are changed to the extent of becoming specialized. Many people, for example, want frames of a particular kind without tampering with any other aspects of the mountain bike. Special smooth suspension seat posts and completely adaptable handlebars made of alloy are in much demand among the people and its demand is rising by the day.
Among the most common demand and needs the inclusion of specialized suspensions on the mountain bikes is rising. Some exclusively made tires suitable for particular types of terrain are also much in demand. People placing more importance on the designing and appearance of the bikes emphasize on specialized painting and designing of the bikes to make it look more attractive and appealing.
If one puts in effort on the personal front, i.e. working and doing only the things which are required, then one can save on the immense expenditure caused by specialization and customization. Depending on a shop for the things to be done can shoot up the expenses. Thus if one wants the cost to be minimized then one should learn to deal with his requirements himself, this will also enable him to customize according to his specification and give him great pleasure of doing it himself.
Some people opt for chief specialization which make a bike ride as well as make it look better. These customizations are kept aside for riders who know what they need and how these can affect the ride or the riding technique. This requires expense of about thousands of dollars apart from the cost of the bike without specialization.
One must be careful of the word specialized. Sometimes the meaning is much different from what it seems. Bike shops which use the word 'specialized' does not always sell bikes which are specialized. Specialized bikes do not mean that the particular bike is unique to one unless something very specific has been ordered. Apart from a key manufacturer no bike shop will give such guarantee.
The ones who are just beginning to ride, do not need specialized bikes. However the average bike riders know what they want in the bike shop and how can they get it in an internet bike shop. Some bikes are brought into the store for the purpose of sale after being specialized. In order to purchase the bike that suits one's desires one has to pay a little more though he can easily avail that in a showroom. Before the bike can be taken out on trails one has to wait for the posts and some work has to be completed.
Either ordering it to a manufacturer or using an online bike store can let one get a specialized bike. This is one of the best ways to satiate one's desires and at the same time fulfill the needs. Replacing or implementing new components requires knowing about the needs and wants of the rider and for that one needs to have enough biking experience. Specialized bikes which are supposed to more advance often does the opposite. Instead of enhancing the riding encounter, at times it spoils the ride of the biker. Thus specialization demands a lot of planning and thinking.
