| Guideline for the novice bikers: | | | | They are also a bit hard to paddle and require more |
| Iron horse mountain bikes are a very popular brand in | | | | maintenance for the reason that they have more |
| the USA these days. These bikes are available in a lot | | | | parts. These additional parts make these bikes |
| of different designs and models to suit the user's | | | | comparatively heavy in weight and a bit difficult to |
| requirements. | | | | jump, but are great in long distance races as they |
| As a new entrant in the biking community, you | | | | are more comfortable. |
| should understand what you really want out of your | | | | Front Suspension - |
| bike. The stores are loaded with different models | | | | The front suspension bikes are also known as the |
| with different specifications, which are confusing | | | | hard tails as the rear shocks are missing. These bikes |
| enough for anyone to become indecisive. | | | | are much more efficient to paddle on a smooth path |
| The most important of all specifications is the type | | | | or a road and are better in jumping. The ride is a bit |
| of suspension. These days there are two major | | | | bumpy and an extended period ride will definitely give |
| types of suspensions available, which are full and | | | | you a stiff back. |
| front suspension. | | | | They are less expensive in comparison to their |
| Full Suspension - | | | | counterparts and easy to maintain. They are more |
| As the name implicates, these bikes have shock | | | | popular where jumping is involved due to their light |
| absorbers in the front and the rear suspension. Full | | | | weight and easy acceleration from jump to jump. |
| Suspension Mountain bikes are much more | | | | If you wish to buy an iron horse in the future, keep |
| comfortable, enjoyable, and better controlled. But at | | | | in mind what you intend doing on your bike, as there |
| the same time they are pretty expensive to buy. | | | | is a suitable one available just for you. |