A downhill bike (also known as a downhill mountain bike) is a full suspension bicycle designed for downhill cycling on particularly steep, technical trails. Unlike a typical mountain bike, durability and stability are the most important design features, compared to lighter, more versatile cross-country bikes. Downhill bikes are primarily intended for high-speed descent, and downhill riders will usually shove, or shuttle via chairlifts or motorized vehicles, to the trailhead.[1] Downhill bikes share similarities with freeride bikes due to their large strong frames and increased travel.[1]
- ^ a b Philip Foster (Jul 21, 2011). "What is the difference between a downhill bike and a freeride bike?". LiveStrong. Retrieved 2012-07-13.
The downhill mountain bike is equipped with a heavier frame.