When treating yourself to something as brilliant as a mountain bike, make sure you know which models are favoured by Mexico's most knowledgeable cyclists. Obviously, always considering your budget, how you'll use it, and most importantly, that it's in optimal condition to deliver the thrilling adventures you expect.
It's true there are mountain bikes so expensive they elevate mountain biking into one of the most extreme land sports you'll find, but remembering that no adventure should be out of reach and no price too high for your safety, let's compare two of the most popular bikes on the market.
If you have basic experience with enduro routes, mountain biking or MTB, you'll know that Turbo and Alubike bicycles are chosen by many regular practitioners, but let's go further and outline some key features of each to help you decide based on your intended cycling style.
Features of Turbo mountain bikes
This brand's MTB range has always been characterised by solid, lightweight and consistent components - perfect for any route type and among the most typical brands you'll find on the market. You probably owned, or knew someone who owned, a Turbo bike as a child, so brand loyalty plays an important role here too.
The truth is their mountain bikes deliver perfect performance for two-wheeled adventures suitable for everyone:
- Aluminium frame combines lightness with great durability.
- Currently there are up to 17 different models of mountain bikes - there's a perfect one for everyone.
- Aluminium fork with lockout and preload adjustment.
- 29" wheels.
- Shimano gears.
- Aluminium stem.
- Latest technology.
- Market prices for these mountain bikes range from $5,399.00 to $18,399.00 for the most expensive models.
Features of Alubike mountain bikes
- Their aluminium frames provide the best guarantee for a perfect MTB route.
- 29" wheels.
- Shimano hydraulic brakes.
- Front suspension forks.
- Up to 6 different mountain bike models.
- Original frame geometry with a more comfortable and versatile telescopic angle.
- Their first-hand market prices range between $6,699.00 and $12,399.00.
Once again, as fellow adventure enthusiasts sharing your hobby, what matters most is having fun - and in Mexico... not doing so would be a sin! So when you've got your mountain bike ready, if you want to discover new experiences pedal by pedal across any of our states, we recommend you find out here about the best opportunities and routes to explore on your mountain bike. Ready?
