Choosing A Full Suspension Mountain Bike
Written by Hazel Wig on December 25, 2009 – 8:38 am -Full suspension mountain bikes are usually the top of the range models and every year manufacturers make better, lighter and cheaper full suspension bikes. If you are in the market for a full suspension mountain bike, read on and find out the most important factors to consider.
Before you go out and look at some bikes it is important to consider what type of terrain will you be riding on? For normal cross country (XC) riding a full suspension mountain bike may not be justified and the extra weight may be an issue for you. In this case a hardtail might better suit your needs. However if you are going to be riding downhill or on rough terrain a full suspension bike might be a better choice.
Define you budget for the purchase of a bike and try to stay within it. Ideally, you should aim to buy the best bike that meets your budget. If you have less than 500 pounds (750 dollars) to spend on a bike you might be better to consider a hardtail bike as full suspension models are more costly. Another option would be to consider a used full suspension bike at a knock down price.
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