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Downhill Bike Frame

Downhill mountain biking generally requires a different type of bike than more conventional cross-country riding. A downhill bike frame is generally built to be sturdy rather than light, due to the stresses of fast descents and drops down rough mountain trails.

Downhill bikes aren’t designed for climbing – they feature heavy suspension in order to smooth out the bumps inherent in the steep trails they are designed for. This means that climbing on a downhill bike frame will be much more difficult due to the weight of the bike and the suspension. Generally downhill riders drive or push their bikes to the top of the hill because of this.

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