| The rugged terrains of the outdoors prove to | | | | equipments. |
| be a punishment to the riders and the bike | | | | |
| itself. Different ways and means are tried to | | | | The suspension main function in mountain |
| reduce the physical stress involved in this | | | | bikes is to maintain contact between the |
| sport. The introduction of the suspension | | | | wheels and the ground and make the ride |
| system has proved to be the best relief so | | | | comfortable and safe. The spring mechanism |
| far. | | | | present in the suspension makes this possible |
| | | | by moving up and down and increasing the |
| The rugged terrains of the outdoors prove to | | | | traction. This feature of the suspension |
| be a punishment to the riders and the bike | | | | helps the rider to maintain control even at |
| itself. Different ways and means are tried to | | | | high speed. |
| reduce the physical stress involved in this | | | | |
| sport. The introduction of the suspension | | | | Suspension system acts majorly as shock |
| system has proved to be the best relief so | | | | absorbers. The rugged terrain creates a lot |
| far. | | | | of shock due to the bumpy ride the suspension |
| | | | absorbs all the shocks and reduces the impact |
| Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike | | | | on the rider as well as the bike itself. |
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| Generally it was a common misunderstanding | | | | Single Suspension |
| that bicycles were meant for short distance | | | | |
| travel or for kids to play. But the | | | | While purchasing a mountain bike with |
| introduction of different types of bicycles | | | | suspension, the most important decision a |
| has changed people's views forever. | | | | buyer has to take is whether he requires a |
| | | | single or a dual suspension bike. The obvious |
| Earlier bicycles were simply made up of a | | | | difference is the number of suspensions |
| handlebar, two wheels, pedals, one seat, | | | | fitted on the bike. |
| gears connected by a chain etc. But modern | | | | |
| bicycles are hi-tech and come fitted with | | | | A single suspension bike is fitted with a |
| accessories to suit the rider's requirement. | | | | suspension in the front wheel. It is |
| | | | comparatively lighter than a dual suspension |
| The latest adventure sport related to cycling | | | | bike, hence is more effective, and it is |
| it mountain bicycling. The construction of | | | | considerably easier to maintain. But the |
| mountain bike is different than other bikes | | | | negative factor is that it cannot match the |
| it has a sturdy metal frame, hi-tech multiple | | | | shock absorbing capability of a dual |
| gears, special brakes and fatter wheels. | | | | suspension bike. |
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| The uniqueness of mountain bikes is the built | | | | Dual Suspension |
| in suspension equipment. Generally the buyer | | | | |
| has the option of selecting either a single | | | | The modifications made in dual suspension |
| or a dual suspension bike, so it is important | | | | bike makes it much more efficient than a |
| for him to understand the advantages before | | | | single suspension bike. Although heavier, the |
| making this choice. | | | | added suspension increases the traction, |
| | | | which allows the biker to travel faster and |
| Advantages of Built in suspension bikes | | | | yet maintain control, which is very important |
| | | | in competitive mountain biking. |
| Mountain bikes are available with single and | | | | |
| dual suspension, but it is up to the buyer to | | | | This ability to absorb shocks and reduce the |
| decide which one suits his requirement. So to | | | | direct impact on the biker and the bike |
| choose the best bike, the rider has to be | | | | itself, allows both to perform better. |
| aware of the advantages of these suspension | | | | |