Full suspension mountain bikes – MTBIKER shop

A full-suspension mountain bike, often referred to as a "full" from the word full suspension, is a specialized type of bicycle designed for off-road riding, especially in rugged and uneven terrain, on forest trails, in bike parks. These mountain bikes are designed to provide riders with greater comfort, control, and traction when traversing challenging and technical terrain. According to the design and the rear travel used, MTBs can be divided into:

Cross-country (100 - 120mm), they are usually lightweight and have less suspension travel to maximize pedalling efficiency. They have a steeper geometry for efficient climbing.

Trail (120 - 150 mm), have medium suspension travel and are designed to balance climbing and descending characteristics. Their geometry is ideally tuned for comfort and control.

All mountain (140 - 160 mm), these MTBs are designed for cyclists who want to tackle varied and challenging terrain.

Enduro (150 - 180 mm), MTBs designed for aggressive, technical descents and races, often over challenging terrain.

Downhill and Freeride (190 mm and above), these bikes are designed to ride extremely steep and technical terrain. These bikes have the largest suspension travel to handle big drops and uneven terrain. They typically come with a double-crown fork and robust components for maximum stability and control.

When choosing a full-suspension mountain bike, the size of the wheels is important, but nowadays 29-inch ones are popular for most terrains, except smaller sizes. You will also find smaller wheels where agility is extremely important – specific models for difficult terrain.

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