Suspension

The weather is starting to get nice and cool, which makes it the perfect time to go mountain biking up in the trails. The one thing you don’t want when you’re out biking, though, is your bike weighing you down and slowing you down. Here’s a look at some the best lightweight mountain bikes to get you going:

Cannondale F7 Bike

The Cannondale F7 mountain bike is made from a lightweight, yet sturdy aluminum frame, and is easy to handle, yet tough enough to endure the rigors of the road. This bike offers great support, even on bumpy roads, and has an effective mechanical disc brake system that will safely bring you to a stop when you need to. The easy-to-use gear shifting system, and traction of its stainless steel spokes makes the Canonnondale F7 the perfect lightweight mountain bikes to take with you on the trails.

GT Force 3.0 Mountain Bike

If you’re going to biking through some really rough trails, then the GT Force 3.0 Mountain Bike might be the bike for you. The GT Force 3.0 features an ultra-light aluminum construction like other lightweight mountain bikes, but also has a full-suspension system to protect you from all the bumps and jolts of a rough trail. The bike has both front and rear rebound and shock dampeners, as well as a drive train that minimizes feedback from the suspension. Couple this with a hydraulic disc brake system, and you have one serious mountain bike.

Kona Blast Bike

If you don’t plan to do too much heavy riding, and want a bike that was designed for long use on the singletrack, then the Kona Blast Bike is probably a good fit for you. This lightweight mountain bike has an aluminum frame that makes it agile on the trail, as well as a shock absorbing suspension system to keep you comfortable along the way. The bike also comes with Maxxis Ignitor wheels for dependable performance, and a free warranty tune-up that will keep your bike feeling new even after you’ve put several hundred miles on it.

This is just a short list of some of the great lightweight mountain bikes that are out there, but hopefully it gives you an idea of what’s available. A lightweight mountain bike is the perfect companion to take with you while exploring mountain trails, and you will have a whole new biking experience with their speed, agility, and toughness.

-Takeshi, shopping blogger and lightweight mountain biker