mountain bike

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.

mountain bike

noun

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

Other Words From

• mountain biker noun
• mountain biking noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mountain bike¹

1985–90

Example Sentences

The Junior Tour of Wales is an annual race which started in 1981 and previous participants include former Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas and double mountain bike gold medallist Tom Pidcock.

From BBC

He’ll be happy to demonstrate his skills as a skateboarder or mountain bike rider.

From Los Angeles Times

Not content with just BMX, last month Parker came in second place in a downhill mountain bike race in Gloucester.

From BBC

Tom Pidcock also defied a puncture to retain his Olympic mountain bike title as GB claimed medals in 19 different sports.

From BBC

Britain's Tom Pidcock defied a puncture to retain his Olympic mountain bike title in astonishing fashion in Paris.

From BBC