| When it comes to mountain bicycling, people are | | | | Different types of suspensions |
| generally not aware that a good suspension plays a | | | | Modern day Mountain bikes are divided in four different |
| very important role in making the ride a very | | | | categories, basically depending on the type of |
| comfortable one. And making the right choice is not a | | | | suspensions they are fitted with. A) Cross country |
| tough job, considering the range of bikes and the types | | | | bikes, which have about 4.5 inches of suspension. B) |
| of suspensions that come attached to them. | | | | All trail bikes are fitted with 4 to 6 inches of |
| When it comes to mountain bicycling, people are | | | | suspension, as they are a bit heavier than other bikes. |
| generally not aware that a good suspension plays a | | | | C) 6 to 8 inches of suspension are fitted in free ride |
| very important role in making the ride a very | | | | bikes, and finally downhill bikes which are fitted with 7 |
| comfortable one. And making the right choice is not a | | | | to 10 inches suspension. |
| tough job, considering the range of bikes and the types | | | | Full Suspension or Hard tail? |
| of suspensions that come attached to them. | | | | Another important decision that you have to take while |
| Learning About Mountain Bike Suspension | | | | purchasing a mountain bike is whether you need a full |
| To be able to choose the best mountain bikes you | | | | suspension bike or a hard tail bike. Basically, a full |
| need to have considerable knowledge of what a | | | | suspension bike should be preferred as they are much |
| suspension is and how it works. This knowledge will | | | | more sturdy, comfortable and enjoyable, and much |
| definitely prove to be very useful while selecting the | | | | easier to control compared to the hard tail bikes. |
| best bike for your self, as the options available in the | | | | Owing to its original and reliable components, a full |
| market is outstanding. | | | | suspension mountain bike is the ultimate choice for all |
| What is Suspension? | | | | bikers. But generally these full suspension bikes are |
| Now a days one can find bikes fitted with front and | | | | way too expensive and hence unaffordable and the |
| rear suspension. The suspension, more commonly | | | | next best option is the hard tail suspension bikes. |
| known as shock absorbers, is basically a combination | | | | Consider these previously discussed issues regarding |
| of a spring and a damper and its main function is to | | | | the bike suspension seriously, and you are sure to find |
| absorb the shocks generated by the bumps and at | | | | the most suitable mountain bike for your self. And |
| the same time maintain the contact between the tyres | | | | once you have found the ultimate mountain bike for |
| and the ground. The shock absorbers play a major | | | | your self, you will never regret the time and effort you |
| role in make the ride a smother one. | | | | put together in research before finalizing your choice. |