| p>Deciding which full suspension mountain bike to buy | | | | suspension bikes and each has their pros and cons. I |
| can be time consuming and stressful. So in an effort | | | | am not going into detail about each suspension type |
| to make the process more enjoyable I put together | | | | so just know there are differences and be sure to |
| some tips to consider before purchasing a new bike. | | | | ask about them when you visit the bike shop. |
| Tip # 1 - Determine your riding terrain. It is important | | | | Tip # 5 - Buy your bike from a specialty bike shop. |
| for you to know your typical riding conditions. Will | | | | The people that work in specialty bike shops are |
| you be riding cross country, down hill or a | | | | knowledgeable and can explain to you the |
| combination of both? This question is very important | | | | differences between bikes, components, etc. Do not |
| to answer and will have a big impact on the type of | | | | feel intimidated when asking for assistance. They will |
| bike that you purchase because some bikes are | | | | help you find a bike that fits your budget and also |
| designed to accommodate specific riding conditions. | | | | setup the bike to your specifications. The bike store |
| Tip # 2 - Determine your budget and stick to it. | | | | will also have many bikes for sale for you to choose |
| Buying a new full suspension mountain bike can be | | | | from. |
| very expensive. Bikes, parts, and accessories vary in | | | | Tip # 6 - If you know exactly what you are looking |
| price and when added together can be costly. | | | | for you can get a great deal on a bike and/or parts |
| Tip # 3 - Buy the best bike that you can afford | | | | online via a store or a mountain bike classified |
| within your budget. After you determine your budget | | | | website. |
| buy a bike that meets your needs and has the best | | | | Tip # 7 - Test ride as many bikes as you can. The |
| components that you can afford. Buying a base bike | | | | bike shop will let you test ride their bikes to help you |
| and upgrading later might sound like a good | | | | determine which one is right for you. Take advantage |
| alternative but it will be more costly in the end. | | | | of this option and ride as many bikes as you can. |
| Tip # 4 - Decide on what type of full suspension bike | | | | Test riding will help you measure different bike |
| you want to buy. There are different types of full | | | | specifications and help you pick the right bike. |