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mountain bike

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noun
  1. a bicycle designed for off-road use, typically having a smaller and sturdier frame and smaller and wider tires than a standard bicycle.
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Origin of mountain bike

1985–90
Also called all-terrain bike.
Related formsmountain biker, nounmountain biking, noun
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mountain bike

noun
  1. a type of sturdy bicycle with at least 16 and up to 21 gears, straight handlebars, and heavy-duty tyres
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