2006-07-02, 22:05
*räusper*, da würd ich aber noch einige Male Korrekturlesen lassen....
Meine ersten Vorschläge:
Downhill is one of the fastest growing segments of mountainbiking. In most cases a professional downhill rider climbes the mountain by lift. Classical "pedaling" up to the departure of a trail is nearly impossible because a downhill bike doesn't have the right uphill gear ratio. In addition todays frame geometry is not designed for it either.
Since 1990 the technology which is used for Downhill cycles is getting more and more complex. Nowadays, Downhill bikes are very sophisticated and state of the art technology is used to build them. (downside is still: Weight.) A Downhill bike weighs between 16 and 25 kilogramms. They usually feature a full-suspension design with a rear wheel travel of approximately 200mm. A downhill bike incorporates hydraulic disc brakes with a brake rotor diameter of 203mm. The large diameter helps to dissipate heat and preserves the brake from fading. Chainguides help to minimize chain slap and to deter the chain from falling off the chainring on bumpy surfaces. Tyres with a large volume and low pressure are essential to maximize grip. The remaining components on a downhill bicycle are designed mainly for durability. They have to bear enormous forces, which are caused by jumps and drops during a downhill ride. A low centre of gravity increases cornering speed on difficult and technical trails. Taking a look at the price tag of such a machine might cause a slight headache: you're in for 4000+
Grüße
Matze
Meine ersten Vorschläge:
Downhill is one of the fastest growing segments of mountainbiking. In most cases a professional downhill rider climbes the mountain by lift. Classical "pedaling" up to the departure of a trail is nearly impossible because a downhill bike doesn't have the right uphill gear ratio. In addition todays frame geometry is not designed for it either.
Since 1990 the technology which is used for Downhill cycles is getting more and more complex. Nowadays, Downhill bikes are very sophisticated and state of the art technology is used to build them. (downside is still: Weight.) A Downhill bike weighs between 16 and 25 kilogramms. They usually feature a full-suspension design with a rear wheel travel of approximately 200mm. A downhill bike incorporates hydraulic disc brakes with a brake rotor diameter of 203mm. The large diameter helps to dissipate heat and preserves the brake from fading. Chainguides help to minimize chain slap and to deter the chain from falling off the chainring on bumpy surfaces. Tyres with a large volume and low pressure are essential to maximize grip. The remaining components on a downhill bicycle are designed mainly for durability. They have to bear enormous forces, which are caused by jumps and drops during a downhill ride. A low centre of gravity increases cornering speed on difficult and technical trails. Taking a look at the price tag of such a machine might cause a slight headache: you're in for 4000+
Grüße
Matze
Dress for the crash, not the ride!