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I should have known that, with the development of the Internet from a bunch of computers strung along a small network to a full-blown phenomenon of millions and millions of PCs and Macs all connected throughout the world, people can just about find anything online with just a few keywords and Google. I have been a Netizen for almost 6 years now; certainly not as old and experienced as the other veterans of the World Wide Web, maybe, but enough to have observed and experienced several of the significant developments and changes that the World Wide Web has gone through.

So why was I surprised when I found out that mountain biking has its own place on the Internet? And not just a sport, but a burgeoning community of pedaling enthusiasts that spans the globe. Going back to my self-imposed question, why was I surprised to see this? Probably because in my privately-held and biased opinion, I’ve never expected mountain bikers to be Net-savvy enough to build a website, let alone a full-grown network of like-minded individuals.

How wrong I was. Mountain biking is definitely getting more and more exposure on the Internet, and well-deserved exposure, I might add. I’ve discovered that as the popularity of mountain biking grows, so does the range and scope of its presence on the Internet. You can practically find hundreds of websites, blogs, and forums dedicated to the sport. A wide array of topics are being discussed and presented at length in these communities, from brake levers to bike trails. And of course, with the spurt of the e-commerce trend, it cannot be avoided that shops catering to the specialized needs of mountain bikers have sprouted online as well.

But is this a bad thing we’re talking about? I don’t think so. The emergence of e-commerce has brought along with it an unsurpassed convenience and availability of products and services that your local bike shop will be hard-pressed to match. Enthusiasts and shoppers are greatly benefiting from the wide array of products that are readily available from virtually anywhere in the world, via the Internet. Whether you’re just looking for the cheapest price you can get for that wheel bag you need, or you’re looking for free ride fork set for your ultimate mountain bike, shopping online can be the best way to go.

You don’t have to be a technical wizard to enjoy online shopping for your bike gear. These sites usually feature helpful hints and tips to guide even greenhorns make the most out of their website. Do you need some equipment for your specialized mountain bike? Or perhaps you just want to see all available products from your favorite manufacturer? Online stores like LA Mountain Bikes allow you to search for any item you want using keywords. You can also shop by using the categorized menu. Everything is arranged and laid out to enable shoppers to find and buy products faster and easier.