- a type of sturdy bicycle with at least 16 and up to 21 gears, straight handlebars, and heavy-duty tyres
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ˈmoun•tain ˌbike, n. [countable]
moun•tain bik•ing, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Transport, a bicycle designed for use on unpaved or hilly roads, having a sturdy frame and wider tires than a standard bicycle.
moun•tain bik•ing, n. [uncountable]
moun′tain bike′,
moun′tain bik′er.
moun′tain bik′ing.
moun′tain bike′,
moun′tain bik′er.
moun′tain bik′ing.
- Transport, a bicycle designed for off-road use, typically having a smaller and sturdier frame and smaller and wider tires than a standard bicycle.
- 1985–90
moun′tain bik′ing.
moun′tain bike′,
- Transport, a bicycle designed for off-road use, typically having a smaller and sturdier frame and smaller and wider tires than a standard bicycle.
- 1985–90
moun′tain bik′ing.
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mountain bike n
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