| Buying full suspension mountain bikes is something | | | | people prefer these bikes thanks to the fact that |
| that should be done with care. Although this is an | | | | they are so effective at helping the rider absorb the |
| exciting time for mountain bike enthusiasts, it can also | | | | little shocks that always come as you ride down the |
| be a time of regret if you do not follow the proper | | | | mountain. On rough terrain, these bikes are usually |
| process when buying one of these bikes. Among | | | | much more comfortable than typical bikes.o What |
| other things you should:o Consider the weight - If | | | | would you do? - Imagine that you go ahead and |
| you are looking for a lightweight bike, then these | | | | purchase one of the full suspension bikes. Then |
| bikes may not be the proper bikes to suit your | | | | what? Honestly assess what you would do to make |
| needs. One of the reasons for this is because these | | | | the purchase worth your time and money. We are |
| bikes tend to be quite a bit heavier than normal bikes | | | | not talking about spending just a few hundred dollars |
| thanks to the fact that they include more devices | | | | here. The nicest suspension bikes will cost in the |
| and gadgets than a normal bike might.o Maintenance | | | | thousands of dollars. If you can truly see yourself |
| can be cumbersome - While all bikes need some kind | | | | using this bike often, then perhaps it would be a |
| of maintenance from time to time, the type of | | | | good bike for you.o Ask a person you trust - If you |
| maintenance that is needed by most full suspension | | | | have never purchased a full suspension bike, ask a |
| bikes is quite a bit more extensive than other bikes | | | | friend or neighbor who owns one what they think |
| might need. Because full suspension bikes are more | | | | about theirs. Ask them what they wish they would |
| complicated than other bikes, the maintenance | | | | have checked on before they bought their bike and |
| required for these bikes could involve using some | | | | which features are they finding to be most beneficial. |
| specialized tools.o Make sure it is right for you - Just | | | | Knowing all of this can help you choose the features |
| because a friend loves to ride a full suspension bike, | | | | that you want.o Try it out - Definitely try these |
| this does not mean that you necessarily will like it as | | | | bikes out for an extended ride before you decide to |
| well. In fact, if you are going to be racing your | | | | buy one. Perhaps renting one or borrowing one from |
| mountain bike, you will likely find that most of your | | | | a friend and then going for a ride in the mountains |
| competitors will still be using hardtail bikes. On most | | | | can help you come to a decision about whether or |
| mountain courses, hardtail bikes are still considered to | | | | not you want the bike. |
| be the most efficient choice.o Is your comfort | | | | Remembering to do each of these stages can help |
| important? - If the answer to this question is yes | | | | reduce the chance that you will look back on your |
| (which it should be), then you may find that full | | | | purchase of full suspension mountain bikes with |
| suspension mountain bikes actually suit you well. Many | | | | disappointment. |