Downhill bikes are very strong bikes and they have a light weight and they are made of aluminum and steel. These bikes have a lot a suspension (which is this hydraulic compression device which allows for a smoother ride, these are also in cars just a lot bigger) unlike most bikes they have full suspension which means they have suspension in the font wheel of the bike and in the back wheel of the bike. Making it a very smooth ride. They are light but not the lightest bikes they have an average weight of 29 pounds which seems heavy but it's really not that heavy in the bike world. They are really expensive, but I wouldn't say the most expensive, but they have an average price of 1500 to 2000 dollars. …show more content…
Road bikes are for sure the lightest bikes on the market. They are so light because when you are on the road you need to go faster than you normally would so you can be at a good rate of speed compared to cars there average weight is 15 pounds but some have been as low as 1.5 pounds. But they have no suspension is because they do not need it typically roads are smooth and suspension adds a lot of weight. Now these bikes are incredible, but they also come with a high price the average cost 5000 dollars which can also be the price of a downhill bike. The world record speed for a bike was set on a road