{"id":63805,"date":"2026-08-14T20:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T18:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/?p=63805"},"modified":"2026-10-20T16:00:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T14:00:43","slug":"get-started-with-trail-biking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aresweden.com\/en\/see-do\/get-started-with-trail-biking\/","title":{"rendered":"Get started with trail biking"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A bike with suspension both front and rear is often the best way to experience \u00c5re\u2019s varied trail network<\/a>. It helps you maintain traction over roots, rocks, and uneven terrain\u2014making the ride smoother, more playful, and a lot more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


How much travel you prefer mostly depends on the type of riding you enjoy. Travel simply refers to how much the bike\u2019s suspension can move up and down to absorb bumps from the trail. Shorter travel often feels lively and efficient on smoother, easier singletrack, while longer travel adds confidence when the trail turns steeper, rougher, and a bit more adventurous.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Trail bike<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re mostly pedalling uphill, a bike with a 120\u2013150-millimetre suspension fork back and front is recommended. These are bikes that prioritize pedalling and climbing, but still have good downhill capabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enduro bikes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re also eager to take your bike up Mt. \u00c5reskutan and do some lift-borne cycling in \u00c5re Bike Park in addition to trail riding, you should aim for a suspension fork around 140-170 millimetres together with slightly heavier and coarse tires. It\u2019s a good compromise between downhill characteristics and pedalling efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seat post<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest changes on bikes in recent years is the height-adjustable seat posts that are controlled from a control on the handlebars. You can easily adjust the height of the saddle depending on whether you\u2019re riding downhill or climbing uphill and thus getting better control, more fun and safer biking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helmet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your helmet is definitely not something you should cheap out on. However, you do not need an integral helmet for trails. A \u201cregular\u201d, open bicycle helmet is enough. On the other hand, avoid the lightest competition models and invest in a helmet that instead goes down properly to your neck to provide optimal protection. Try it out and find a model that fits well on your head, in some cases you will have to adjust the fit with the help of pillows that you usually get in the box when you buy a new helmet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knee pads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A pair of thin and light knee pads can be nice to have when (not if) you fall. It is not a must for trail biking, but extra protection never hurts. However, if you like more technical trail biking, it is a must. Find a light and slim model that allows you to pedal unhindered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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