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