mountain bike

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noun

a bicycle designed for off-road use, typically having a smaller and sturdier frame and smaller and wider tires than a standard bicycle.

Origin of mountain bike

1985–90

Also called all-terrain bike.

Related formsmountain biker, nounmountain biking, noun

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Related Words for mountain bike

MTB

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Contemporary Examples of mountain bike

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British Dictionary definitions for mountain bike

mountain bike

noun

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

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