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can you use a normal mountain bike? This is my bike,
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_810729_langId_-1_categoryId_165499
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Personally rather than V-brakes I would go for disc brakes. The reasoning behind this is that the rims are going to get wet and muddy thereby decreasing their efficiency. 3-4" travel on the front-forks is about right. Remember to get the all-important lid (safety helmet), gloves and other protective equipment - doing it for fun is one thing, competing is another. Be safe.
Personally rather than V-brakes I would go for disc brakes. The reasoning behind this is that the rims are going to get wet and muddy thereby decreasing their efficiency. 3-4" travel on the front-forks is about right. Remember to get the all-important lid (safety helmet), gloves and other protective equipment - doing it for fun is one thing, competing is another. Be safe.
For downhill mountain biking, do you NEED a downhill mountain bike or..?
can you use a normal mountain bike? This is my bike,
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_810729_langId_-1_categoryId_165499
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All mountain bikes can go downhill; you don't need a different bike for going up and then a different one for going down.
Your question should be more like "Is my bike tough enough to endure unusual use and abuse?" Not all bikes have the same quality and performance.
The bike you posted clearly state that it is an "entry level mountain bike," meaning that it is for "normal use," not designed and built to take an unusual amount of punishment.
On the meanwhile make sure to wear the helmet and other protective clothing, and check the bike for cracks or any other damage. If the bike is damaged then use common sense by not abusing it.
All mountain bikes can go downhill; you don't need a different bike for going up and then a different one for going down.
Your question should be more like "Is my bike tough enough to endure unusual use and abuse?" Not all bikes have the same quality and performance.
The bike you posted clearly state that it is an "entry level mountain bike," meaning that it is for "normal use," not designed and built to take an unusual amount of punishment.
On the meanwhile make sure to wear the helmet and other protective clothing, and check the bike for cracks or any other damage. If the bike is damaged then use common sense by not abusing it.
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