The Mountain Bike is, as implied, a mountain bike featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
The Mountain Bike is one of three bicycles in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, designed more for speed and power rather than nimbleness and ability to execute bicycle tricks.
The Mountain Bike is distinguished from the two other bicycles, the Bike and the BMX, by its size, rugged tires, beefy drivetrain and suspension fork, since it is designed to travel across uneven terrain.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Thanks to its four gears (as opposed to only one on the Bike and BMX), the Mountain Bike is by far the fastest bicycle in any situation and also the most capable in hill climbing, even if the incline is significantly steep. The player can tap the acceleration input while on the Mountain Bike and achieve higher speeds with less effort than other bicycles, although most slopes can be surmounted without doing this.
As a tradeoff, the Mountain Bike is less tailored for stunting, and only allows Carl to execute moderately high bunny hops.
GTA San Andreas Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 87 / 140 | 4 | Petrol | RWD | 100 / 220 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | This vehicle does not have an engine. | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Special Variants[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- A unique black mountain bike appears in the mission House Party, ridden by a Grove Street member. This bike only appears in the cutscene. The player is, however, still able to obtain this one-of-a-kind mountain bike by inputting "Black Cars Cheat", and it will spawn in a black color if found by Carl.
Gallery[]
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Madd Dogg's Rhymes - The bike is given after leaving the Crib as an option to come back to the Burger Shot.
- House Party - A GSF member comes riding a black Mountain Bike to warn about the Ballas' attack.
- Beat the Cock! - The Mountain Bike is the bicycle used for the second part of the race.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- In most cases, the Mountain Bike is available parked in specific locations in the State of San Andreas:
- On top and at the base of Mount Chiliad. When entered, the bike on the summit may automatically start The Chiliad Challenge, depending on the time and the player's cycling skill.
- Three of them can be found at the dirt track that connects Back o' Beyond and Whetstone: two under a few trees, and another due southeast across the track beside a bush and a stone.
- The parking lot outside the Creek Safehouse in Creek, Las Venturas.
- Beside one of the buildings next to the waters in Esplanade East, San Fierro.
- In front of a light pink house, facing the sea, just southwest of the Wheel Arch Angels in Ocean Flats, San Fierro.
- In the motel near the Blueberry Safehouse, beside the wall in Blueberry, Red County (Not available on PC).
- Near house uphill from El Quebrados, Tierra Robada.
- Outside a house northeast of Fort Carson Medical Center, Bone County.
- In an open garage in Palomino Creek (Not available on PC).
- Because of its implied off-road capabilities, the Mountain Bike is more commonly found ridden by leisure bikers in forested or hilly rural areas, including northern Whetstone (particularly around Mount Chiliad) and Missionary Hill.
- Can be found in Playa del Seville, Verdant Bluffs, and Mulholland.
Glitches[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- The Mountain Bike has a glitch that only works in the original PlayStation 2 version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. While reversing, rapidly tap the accelerate button (normally X), and CJ's body will twist ridiculously out of proportion. Releasing the square button and keep tapping X will make the player ride normally with a glitched CJ. The "glitch" duration, however, will depend on how much time is spent exploiting the actual glitch, as CJ will slowly revert back to normal.
- Attempting this glitch in the PC version will rarely get CJ glitched, but in a different way. Some body parts (such as arms, legs or head) will turn invisible. This has no effect in gameplay, however.
- Attempting to fire a RPG at the bike and blowing it up will result in the player catching on fire. Similarly, attempting to do the same with a Hydra will result in the aircraft being damaged and blown up. This also applies to the BMX and the Bike.