What is the difference between mountain bikes and road bikes

The main difference is that the nature is different, the characteristics are different, the handlebars are different, and the representative competition system is different, as follows:

1. Different nature

1. Mountain bike

Mountain bikes refer to bicycles specially designed for off-road (hills, trails, fields and gravel roads, etc.).
2. Road bikes

When road bicycles are used as bicycles, they refer to bicycles used on road surfaces (or artificially hardened roads, or gravel roads) and can be used for road cycling competitions.
Second, the characteristics are different

1. Mountain bike

Mountain bikes are different from ordinary bicycles in various parts. They have tires with cushioning effect and good shock resistance, strong and strong frame with high material rigidity, handlebars that are not easy to fatigue, and can ride smoothly even on steep slopes. The transmission and so on, all make mountain bikes more suitable for mountain climbing off-road and outings.

2. Road bikes

Lighter body weight and less wind resistance for riding at high speeds
3. Different handlebars

1. Mountain bike

Straight handlebars are the main feature of mountain bikes.

2. Road bikes

Handlebars are the main feature of road bikes.
Fourth, the representative competition system is different

1. Mountain bike

As a sporting event, it refers to mountain biking.

2. Road bikes

As a sporting event, it refers to road cycling.