Mountain
When it comes to shopping for a mountain bike the last thing that most novice bikers are considering is the bike’s suspension. Much like a car, today’s bikes usually come with some sort of suspension to handle the rough terrain. Before someone decides to buy that new bike, they should really take a look at exactly what suspension system they are getting in the deal. There are really only three different types to choose from.
The first type is actually the bike with no suspension at all. These types of bikes are call “Rigid” in that they have no give at all in the form of springs or pistons. They are the simplest of all types of mountain bikes. Due to this fact, these types of bikes are often the cheapest when it comes to the ones that are mass produced. Many new buyers shy away from these types and are often times enticed with the fancier looking bikes, but that is a mistake. These bikes are great if one simply plans to ride around on paved streets and trail and have no intention to go off-road.
The second type of suspension for mountain bikes is known as the “Hardtail”. These are basically bikes with some sort of suspension built into the front of the bike known as the fork. This type of suspension is what is found on most mountain bikes today that are mass produced and sold in the stores. Even though the rigid bikes would be best for most riders, most people are drawn to the hardtails. They are best for the off-road trip in that they are meant to absorb the shock that comes with riding in rough terrain. They also have a distinct advantage over the full suspension bikes in that they can be pedaled faster with greater speed. This is due to the fact that there is less bounce since the suspension only resides in the front of the bike. The drawback with this suspension is that the bike will cost a little more that the rigid suspensions and will usually weigh a bit more. Also the front suspension will require some maintenance from time to time.
The last type of bike is the one with the full suspension. These types of suspensions came on the scene in the early to mid nineties and have been around ever since. Unlike the hardtails, these types of bikes have suspension units in both the front and the back of the bike frame. It is interesting to look at these bikes in that their appearance starts to take on the look of a motorcycle. The advantage of this suspension is that they offer the maximum comfort during the ride. Early on the suspension gave too much bounce to the rider so the systems were redesigned so that they gave a feel more closely to the hardtails. As one can guess these types of bike usually cost the most money and do have to go through scheduled maintenance updates from time to time.
In conclusion, the correct type of mountain bike suspension really depends upon the final users needs. There is not right or wrong answer. Also cost plays into the consideration. All that being considered if one were able to afford the full suspension bike, they would really have the best of all worlds.
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