The cost of a mountain bike frame is proportionate to its material, as well as the treatment that material has received. Currently, there are five types of material used in mountain bikes – high tensile steel, chromoly steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber. Oversized diameters, heat treating, and butting are tubing material treatments that will increase the cost of a frame as well.
Where can you find hundreds of miles of biking trails-many constructed on old former railroad beds? Iowa! This state has converted more old railroad beds into trails for bikers than any of the other 49 states. This is great for beginning bikers because it makes for miles and miles of paved easy-to-traverse biking trails. Biking trails throughout this state follow and cross waterways and venture into prairies, forests, and hilly or rocky terrain. There’s something for every biker to enjoy!
Since southern Indiana is heavily forested and very hilly, there are plenty of great opportunities for some seriously fun riding there. Some of the best biking trails can be found here. Meanwhile, northern Indiana is fairly flat and full of farmland. Hopefully our selections below will offer a wide range of geographical terrains and locations for your riding convenience.