![]() ![]() If you are going to buy a bike from a department store, avoid the rear suspension bikes! Cheap full suspension bikes will pedal much harder, weigh more and cost you more when they need repair. ![]() These bikes are not only cheaply made and poorly assembled they are also complicated, hard to get parts for and extra heavy. We often have customers bring in department store full suspension bikes for repair. Test-riding before purchase is a good idea, particularly with full suspension bikes. Most newer full suspension designs substantially reduce the poor climbing and weight penalties of cheaper outdated rear suspensions. Buy this type if you plan to take it up hills on a ski lift or in a truck. Long travel is the ultimate, but generally the longer the travel, the worse it will climb hills. There are many different rear suspension designs each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Full suspension is good for smoothing the big hits and further increasing control on downhills, but few full suspension bikes climb as well as a (cheaper, lighter, lower maintenance) front suspension bike. All its strengths (and weaknesses) are increased. Fuji Mountain bike ~ fun without pavement!Ī full suspension bike is like a front suspension bike on steroids. The best way to tell what bike is right for you is to test ride several and see which feels right. If you don’t ride off road you may not need the advantages of a shock, consider a comfort bike. A shock adds to the weight of a bike and may need maintenance to keep working smoothly. Shocks also add comfort, if your hands, arms or shoulders get sore or tired, a front shock will help. They are really essential for off road riders who enjoy the challenge and thrill of racing to the bottom of a descent. This type of bike is called a “hardtail.” The front shock gives you better control on a rough trail through the woods. Nowadays affordable quality mountain bikes have a front suspension fork but not a rear shock. One of the advantages of a Fuji bike is that the parts are readily available almost anywhere! “Boldly go where no road has gone before” If you live too far away and can’t bring it in ~ please take it to your local bike dealer who should be able to help you. Bring it in to our shop so we can be sure you get the right parts and accurate information. If you need parts, service or information on your Fuji bike we’d be glad to help. ![]()
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