| The rugged terrains of the outdoors prove to be a | | | | and make the ride comfortable and safe. The spring |
| punishment to the riders and the bike itself. Different | | | | mechanism present in the suspension makes this |
| ways and means are tried to reduce the physical | | | | possible by moving up and down and increasing the |
| stress involved in this sport. The introduction of the | | | | traction. This feature of the suspension helps the |
| suspension system has proved to be the best relief | | | | rider to maintain control even at high speed. |
| so far. | | | | Suspension system acts majorly as shock absorbers. |
| Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike | | | | The rugged terrain creates a lot of shock due to the |
| Generally it was a common misunderstanding that | | | | bumpy ride the suspension absorbs all the shocks and |
| bicycles were meant for short distance travel or for | | | | reduces the impact on the rider as well as the bike |
| kids to play. But the introduction of different types | | | | itself. |
| of bicycles has changed people's views forever. | | | | Single Suspension |
| Earlier bicycles were simply made up of a handlebar, | | | | While purchasing a mountain bike with suspension, the |
| two wheels, pedals, one seat, gears connected by a | | | | most important decision a buyer has to take is |
| chain etc. But modern bicycles are hi-tech and come | | | | whether he requires a single or a dual suspension |
| fitted with accessories to suit the rider's requirement. | | | | bike. The obvious difference is the number of |
| The latest adventure sport related to cycling it | | | | suspensions fitted on the bike. |
| mountain bicycling. The construction of mountain bike | | | | A single suspension bike is fitted with a suspension in |
| is different than other bikes it has a sturdy metal | | | | the front wheel. It is comparatively lighter than a dual |
| frame, hi-tech multiple gears, special brakes and | | | | suspension bike, hence is more effective, and it is |
| fatter wheels. | | | | considerably easier to maintain. But the negative |
| The uniqueness of mountain bikes is the built in | | | | factor is that it cannot match the shock absorbing |
| suspension equipment. Generally the buyer has the | | | | capability of a dual suspension bike. |
| option of selecting either a single or a dual suspension | | | | Dual Suspension |
| bike, so it is important for him to understand the | | | | The modifications made in dual suspension bike |
| advantages before making this choice. | | | | makes it much more efficient than a single |
| Advantages of Built in suspension bikes | | | | suspension bike. Although heavier, the added |
| Mountain bikes are available with single and dual | | | | suspension increases the traction, which allows the |
| suspension, but it is up to the buyer to decide which | | | | biker to travel faster and yet maintain control, which |
| one suits his requirement. So to choose the best | | | | is very important in competitive mountain biking. |
| bike, the rider has to be aware of the advantages of | | | | This ability to absorb shocks and reduce the direct |
| these suspension equipments. | | | | impact on the biker and the bike itself, allows both to |
| The suspension main function in mountain bikes is to | | | | perform better. |
| maintain contact between the wheels and the ground | | | | |