Freeriding is hard to define ... but using gravity usually is part of it. Pure DH, NorthShore styles, Moose Mountain ripping, and increasingly, bike park trails are all examples of this style of riding.

Freeride bikes are usually a bit heavier, built up with very durable parts and have between 6 and 9 inches of travel.

They are usually harder to pedal up hills so shuttling, chairlifts and plain ol' pushin' are part of the game. But going down is what these bikes are all about ... stable, plush and fast.