Definition of mountain bike in English English dictionary
A bicycle specially designed for off-road riding, typically with straight, flat handlebars, a heavier frame than road bikes, higher ground clearance, and wider tires, sometimes with knobs on them for greater traction
a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires; originally designed for riding in mountainous country
A mountain bike is a type of bicycle that is suitable for riding over rough ground. It has a strong frame and thick tyres. A sturdy bicycle distinguished by wide tires and horizontal handlebars, often used for off-road cycling. Also called dirt bike, trail bike.mountain biking n
Mountain bike" (MTB) is the currently preferred term for bicycles made for off-road use Mountain bikes use 559 mm wheels, have at least 15 speeds, and usually have cantilever brakes There was an attempt to make a copyright out of "MountainBike", but the term has become generic Some have tried to promote the term "All Terrain Bike" (ATB) as an alternative, or to designate some subtle variant of the mountain bike, but this term has largely fallen into disuse The mountain bike is in many ways a hybrid design, a cross between a BMX bicycle and a touring bicycle