
Mountain bike
The MTB also called mountain bike is intended to be used on all types of ground: paths, roads, ... it is a very versatile type of bike.
Historic of MTB :
The first mountain bike appeared in the United States in the 70s under the leadership of Tom Ritchey, Charlie Kelly and Gary Fisher. It is initially a beach bike on which a bicycle drivetrain was added, in 1979 the mountain bike (MTB) was born, indeed the raised handlebar of the cruiser is replaced by a MTB flat handlebar which gives the aspect of MTB we know him today. With the arrival of this new type of equipment, it is a new sport and new practices which quickly become popular, in 1990 the world championship in downhill and cross country is followed by thousands of enthusiasts, in 1996 the Cross country mountain biking enters in the Olympic games.
In France, it is the Sunn brand which, since 1989, designs and markets inexpensive mountain bike up to the top of the range. In the 90s, the Sunn team will be one of the most popular and prolific in terms of victories with big names such as Miguel Martinez and Christophe Dupouey in cross country mountain biking and Nicolas Vouilloz or Anne-Caroline Chausson in downhill mountain biking.
Mountain bike uses:
In recent years, many variations have appeared and have generated many technical developments. The originally 26-inch wheel diameter can be today 27.5 or 29 inches. The cantilever or v-brake brakes have been replaced by hydraulic disc brakes for better stopping power in all conditions. Some suspension models can be locked on the handlebar by the cyclist. The MTB tubeless tyres allows to roll at low pressures for a better grip without risk of puncture by pinching. The MTB drivetrain also evolved from 6 speeds in 1982 to 11 speeds today. Here are the main disciplines:
Cross-country or XC mountain bike:
this type of use is the most versatile and the oldest. The cross-country mountain bike can be rigid, semi-rigid (only a telescopic fork) or suspended (telescopic fork and shock absorber). In this practice, automatic pedals are used.
Downhill or Downhill mountain bike (DH):
for this discipline, the mountain bike must be robust and the travel of the fork and shock absorber important in order to support jumps, shocks and vibrations. The pedals of this type of MTB are generally flat with studs.
Enduro mountain bike:
this use is a hybrid between cross-country and downhill. The geometry of this type of mountain bike is generally close to that of an XC mountain bike but the suspension travel is greater, the width of the tires corresponds to that of DH mountain bike.
Dirt bike:
it can be rigid or semi-rigid, its frame is shorter than that of an XC mountain bike, it stem is short, it is fitted with smooth tires for use in town or on skateboard equipment.
Trial mountain bike:
this type of mountain bike is equipped with a rigid fork, a very low saddle and a compact geometry, this practice consists in making often impressive figures.
SL Sport equipments components offer for mountain bike :
We offer a large number of mtb accessories as well as parts in used or new condition from stock at the best price for all types and all levels of practice such as mtb frameset, mtb cranksets, mtb saddles, mtb stems, mtb brake pads, mountain bike grips, mtb seat posts, ...
The components available in our shop are intended for the maintenance and repair of used MTBs.
Subcategories
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MTB frameset
<p>An MTB frameset generally consists of a frame, an MTB fork and a headset and possibly a shock absorber, and a swing arm, these components form the basic architecture of the mountain bike on which the transmission, peripherals and wheels will be assembled.</p> <h2>Choice of a MTB frameset :</h2> <p>The geometry of an <strong>MTB frameset</strong> will depend on the practice for which it is intended, an <strong>MTB frameset</strong> for freeride or downhill use will be compact while a model intended for XC cross country MTB or enduro MTB will be lighter. and longer. Depending on your size and the use of your mountain bike, there are three wheel diameters: 26, 27.5 and 29 inches, smaller wheels provide good responsiveness in single tracks, while larger models improve stability .</p> <p>Manufacturers regularly change the fixing standards for bottom brackets, headsets, and MTB seat post diameter. Before purchasing an MTB frame kit, it is therefore necessary to know all the characteristics of the additional components to be acquired. In addition, certain peripherals or parts may require the use of specific tools.</p> <p>The best performing materials can be used in the construction of a mountain bike frame. Carbon will be light and rigid but very fragile to direct impacts, moreover it is not recyclable, aluminum is heavier and more flexible but it will have better resistance in the event of a fall. Titanium can be a good compromise between weight, rigidity and strength, on the other hand it is high.</p> <p></p> <h2>Components in addition to a MTB frameset :</h2> <p>You will find in our shop many parts, accessories and materials for the assembly of your MTB frame kit for all levels of practice among more than 350 brands available in stock.</p> <p>We offer revised or new second-hand solutions at the best price for the renovation or technical improvement of your mountain bike whatever its year of manufacture. The current trend is to use a braking system with <a href="https://www.sl-sport-equipments.com/gb/br-56-magura">hydraulic disc brakes</a> available on our site, we also offer cantilever or v-brakes for frame models that do not have the necessary fixings to hold the brake calipers.</p> <p>The mechanical stresses on all the parts making up the frame of your mountain bike, some can give way under the forces they have to assume. The breakage of a swingarm for example can be very problematic as this component is specific to the model and brand of your MTB frame kit.</p> <p>Wearing parts can generally be assembled with standard tools such as Allen keys or Allen keys, however, some components such as a bottom bracket may require specific tools available on our site at the best price.</p> <p>For your safety and the best durability of your equipment, we recommend that you respect the values of the tightening torques of all screwed elements.</p> <p>The assembly of parts and accessories require the use of specific cycling lubricants on which pollutants do not stick.</p> <h2>What are the biggest brands?</h2> <p>The manufacturers of mountain bikes and frames are Orbea, BMC, Specialized, Cannondale, Mustache, Lapierre, Look, Commençal, ...</p> <p>Each manufacturer determines their own frame geometry depending on the use and the desired performance. Aluminum and carbon are used extensively.</p>
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MTB wheels and tires
<p>MTB wheels and tires used and new</p>
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MTB handelbars, stems...
<p>MTB handelbars, stems and brakes used and new</p>
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MTB drivetrain and pedals
<p>The <strong>MTB drivetrain</strong> converts the power and velocity provided by the rider to the rear wheel of the mountain bike. The cyclist can choose the best gear ratio of it <strong>MTB drivetrain</strong> in order to adapt the torque supplied to the rear wheel according to the profile of the ground.</p> <h2>Components of MTB drivetrain :</h2> <p>A <strong>MTB drivetrain</strong> is made up of several gears which can be chosen by the rider. This variation corresponds to a change in the MTB's gear. You will find in our article "Table and calculation of a gear or bicycle development" the definition of a gear and its calculation formula.</p> <p>The parts that make up an <a href="https://www.sl-sport-equipments.com/gb/br-3-sram">MTB drivetrain</a> are the shifters which are controls attached to the handlebar and operated by the cyclist, the <a href="https://www.sl-sport-equipments.com/gb/content/14-bicycle-cassette-selection">sprockets cassette attached by a freewheel</a> to the hub of the rear wheel, the crankset made up of cranks and on which <a href="https://www.sl-sport-equipments.com/gb/br-79-crankbrothers">the pedals</a> are fixed, the chain which transmits the force and movement of the crankset to the MTB cassette, the derailleurs which move the chain on the <a href="https://www.sl-sport-equipments.com/gb/br-53-stronglight">MTB chainrings</a> and sprockets of the cassette.</p> <p>The <strong>MTB drivetrain</strong> has evolved a lot over the last thirty years, in fact, at the end of the 80s, it consisted of 3 chainrings and 7 or 8 speed, then 3 chainrings and 9 speeds at the end of the 90s and the early 2000s then with the arrival of the 10-speed versions the small chainring was removed to keep only intermediate and outer. In the 2010s, the 11-speed was developed and only one chainring was retained.</p> <p>The advantage of keeping only the sprockets and a chainring is to be able to improve the ground clearance of the mountain bike, to reduce the weight by removing the left shifter and the front derailleur. This evolution was made possible thanks to an improvement in the flexibility of the chain and a change in the number of sprocket teeth in order to keep the same gear ratio values as with 3 chainrings.</p> <h3>The MTB shifter(s) :</h3> <p>MTB shifters are levers that operate the derailleur of the <strong>MTB drivetrain</strong>, each impulse corresponds to a position of each derailleur in relation to the sprocket cassette and the chainrings. These controls can be mechanical with cable or electric.</p> <h3>MTB cassettte:</h3> <p>It is fixed on the freewheel of the rear wheel hub, it consists of a set of sprockets on which the chain moves.</p> <h3>MTB crankset :</h3> <p>It consists of chainrings on which the chain moves, pedals which the cyclist supports and a bottom bracket containing bearings, fixed in the frame of the mountain bike.</p> <h3>MTB chain :</h3> <p>It transmits torque from the chainrings to the cassette sprockets.</p> <h3>MTB derailleurs :</h3> <p>These are actuators which move the chain on the chainrings and sprockets of the cassette. Their operation can be mechanical or electrical (shimano). The MTB rear derailleur also has a chain tensioner function so that it is always in contact with the teeth of the chainrings and sprockets.</p> <h2>MTB drivetrains brands :</h2> <p>The designers and manufacturers of components for the drivetrain of an MTB are few, in fact, <a href="https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shimano</a> is a Japanese manufacturer which dominates the market with a very complete offer and intended for all levels of practice,<a href="https://www.sram.com/en/sram" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Sram</a> is an American manufacturer which offers efficient and innovative <strong>MTB drivetrains</strong>. <a href="https://www.microshift.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Microshift</a> is a Taiwanese brand created at the end of the 90s, it offers technically simple and reliable solutions.</p> <h2>Checks of the components on second hand MTB drivetrains:</h2> <p>All used parts available in our shop have been cleaned and checked for functionality. All the bolted parts of the derailleurs, shifters and crankset have been checked. Based on our observations, their condition is rated from 0 (bad for parts) to 10 (new in its packaging).</p>
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MTB seat
<p>MTB saddle, headpost and collar used and new</p>
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MTB accessories
<p><strong>MTB accessories</strong> are removable components designed to be assembled on a mountain bike to improve its functionality and comfort of use.</p> <h2>Types of mountain bike accessories:</h2> <h3>MTB accessories for comfort and protection:</h3> <p>Comfort mountain bike accessories are designed to improve the use of mountain biking. For example, the saddle cover is a removable item on an existing mountain bike saddle to improve its comfort. Bar ends are extensions that attach to each end of the MTB handlebars, they are intended to improve the grip of the MTB handlebar by the cyclist and to allow him a more raised, more comfortable position.</p> <p>Protective mountain bike accessories can be used to <a href="https://www.sl-sport-equipments.com/gb/br-30-661">protect the cyclist</a> from his environment, such as mudguards used to contain splashing water and mud. This type of <strong>MTB accessories</strong> can also be intended for the protection of the mountain bike, it is the function of the pads and bands to be glued on the frame of the MTB to protect its bases against chain jumps and the steering tube against friction with the sheaths.</p> <h3>MTB Safety Accessories:</h3> <p>MTB safety accessories are intended to protect the cyclist from his environment, in fact, horns, bells or mountain bike lights are used to inform other users of the presence of the cyclist. The performance of this type of <strong>MTB accessories</strong> is a key point in the choice of this type of component because it must be sufficiently adapted to the environmental constraints and the level of practice of the cyclist.</p> <h3>MTB accessories allowing new functions:</h3> <p>Some mountain bike accessories are intended to add new functionality to the mountain bike they are assembled on. This is the case of a <a href="https://www.sl-sport-equipments.com/gb/br-51-sigma-sport">mountain bike computer</a> which is used for measuring distance, speed, average, .... A support or a crutch will allow the mountain bike to be held in a given position for its storage or maintenance. <a href="https://www.sl-sport-equipments.com/gb/br-374-abus">A bike lock</a> can be also usefull.</p> <h2>Compatibility and assembly of MTB accessories:</h2> <p>The mountain bike accessories offered on the market are designed to fit on as many mountain bikes as possible, in fact bottle cages, meters, pumps, saddlebags, etc. using bindings compatible with any type of MTB frame and MTB saddle because the manufacturers have designed these components so that their assembly is quick and easy.</p> <p>The assembly of the majority of <strong>MTB accessories</strong> does not require tools, this is the case of MTB saddle covers, MTB computers, shock absorber guards or MTB forks which are adjustable. For the bottle cage or mudguards, they are generally fitted with a set of standard <a href="https://www.sl-sport-equipments.com/gb/br-6-lezyne">allen keys</a> which can also be used in a repair kit.</p> <h2>MTB accessories brands:</h2> <p>Many brands of <strong>MTB accessories</strong> are available on the market, some are generalists such as Zefal which offers cycling bottles, MTB mudguards, ... or Lezyne which offers MTB pumps and MTB lights ... others are specialized for types of components, this is the case of Sigma Sport which offers electronic mountain bike accessories such as computers or heart rate monitors, ...</p> <h2>Checking used MTB accessories:</h2> <p>All the parts, accessories and components that we offer in our shop are cleaned and checked before they are put on sale. Here are the criteria for testing <strong>MTB accessories</strong>:</p> <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>visual inspection to check the condition of the fasteners and the general state of wear</li> <li>for the screwed elements, a check of the threads and tapping is carried out</li> </ul> <p>These observations allow us to estimate the level of wear of second-hand <strong>MTB accessories</strong> on a rating scale from 0 (poor condition for parts) to 10 (new in its packaging).</p> <h2>Our range of mountain bike accessories:</h2> <p>We offer many mountain bike accessories from more than 350 brands available in stock, at the best price, in used condition and new from clearance, they are intended for all types and all levels of practice such as cross country, freeride , enduro or downhill. Certain mountain bike accessories may have been designed and manufactured for a specific use, in which case we specify this in the product sheet.</p> <p>Our bike blog contains many tips and guides intended to facilitate your choice corresponding to your needs. New articles, tutorials, choice guides and bike news are regularly added to this section to meet your repair, improvement or maintenance needs for your MTB.</p>