How Do You Buy A Full-Suspension Mountain Bike?
Full-suspension mountain bikes seem to get better, lighter and cheaper every year. Does that mean you should buy one? Depends on what you plan to do with your new bike. Which Full-Suspension Bike Is Best? Step 1 Consider a single-pivot design, which is simpler than other designs and requires little maintenance. The downside? Pedal-activated bobbing in the granny gear. Pivot location is very important. Step 2 Consider a sweet-spot design. These good all-purpose cross-country bikes attempt to isolate the suspension from pedaling forces. The downside: They’re only really active when the rider is seated. Step 3 Consider a Horst-link or another strut design. Still considered by many to be the ultimate, these are very active. However, they’re often more expensive and heavier, and they may require more maintenance. Step 4 Consider a rocker or linkage design. Again very active, these tend to be more single-purpose designs, better suited for downhill riders (not so good going up). Step 5 Test-r
