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MTB fullys: Full comfort on the trails
Full-suspension mountain bikes: total comfort on the trail
If you ride challenging terrain and want to do it safely and comfortably, you’ll love the features and performance of a full-suspension mountain bike. Adjustable suspension at the front and rear ensures great traction and a comfortable, balanced ride on the trail. If you want efficient performance on ascents and descents, consider a cross-country or trail bike with less suspension travel. Riders who want a mountain bike for better downhill performance would do well to opt for an all-mountain or enduro bike and if downhill performance is the only consideration, get a bonafide downhill bike.

Full Suspension Mountain Bikes

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  • Fox 1
  • Marzocchi 1
  • RockShox 1

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  • Fox 2
  • Rock Shox 1

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  • Shimano 2
  • Sram 1

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  • Aluminium 2
  • Carbon 1

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  • Kona Process 2
  • ORBEA Occam 1

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Kona Process X satin gose blue
Kona Process X satin gose blue
Kona
Process X satin gose blue
£4,449.00
  • Versions: M | 59,4cm
Orbea Occam H20 LT glitter anthracite/metallic red
Orbea Occam H20 LT glitter anthracite/metallic red
Orbea
Occam H20 LT glitter anthracite/metallic red
£3,219.00
  • Versions: M | 41,9cm (29")
Kona Process X DH purple
Kona Process X DH purple
Kona
Process X DH purple
£4,959.00
  • Versions: S | 38cm (27.5")

Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes to Take on Any Trail

Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes

Full-suspension mountain bikes offer stability, comfort, and traction to take on themost difficult terrain. These bikes feature both a front suspension fork and rear suspension system that isolates you and the drivetrain from vibration. Full-suspension mountain bikes can handle everything from steep downhills to flowy single track and gravel roads, making them a must-have for any cyclist who wants to get far away from the tarmac.

Types of Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes

While most full-suspension mountain bikes can be used for a wide range of trails and terrain, there are several subcategories intended for more specific styles of mountain biking.

Trail Bikes and Cross-Country Mountain Bikes

Trail bikes are the most popular type of full-suspension mountain bike, and for good reason. These bikes are light enough to get you uphill and tough enough to take on winding descents. Look for suspension travel of around 110-140 mm, dropper seatposts, and plenty of gearing to help you tackle the widest possible range of terrain. Another advantage to trail bikes is that they are available in a range of tyre diameters and wheel sizes to suit your riding style.Cross-country mountain bikes are related to trail bikes but offer less suspension travel so you can get more efficiency out of your pedalling. Traction, efficiency, and comfort come together in these bikes to enable you to take on adventurous,longer routes and activities like bikepacking. Cross-country mountain bikes are also very often sold as hardtails, without rear suspension, and are a great jumping-off point for someone looking to get into mountain biking.

All-mountain, Enduro and Downhill Mountain Bikes

All-mountain and enduro bikes adapt the full suspension template to more aggressive downhill riding. All-mountain bikes typically offer 140-160 mm of suspension travel, while enduro bikes can feature up to 170 mm of travel and downhill over 200mm. Generally speaking, longer suspension travel means the bike will be able handle tougher, faster and more technical downhill riding,including traversing jumps and other obstacles. Look out for manoeuvrable and strong 27.5” wheels, high-quality suspension, and slacker headtube angles than trail or cross-country bikes.

E-Mountain Bikes

E-mountain bikes are perfect for longer days on the trail and more climbing. With a full-suspension e-mountain bike, you can expand your range beyond what your legsare otherwise capable of. These bikes vary widely in battery range and motor power depending on your needs.

Choosing the Right Full-Suspension Mountain Bike

Once you’ve decided what style of full-suspension mountain bike is right for your riding preferences, there are a few more big choices you’ll need to make.

Wheel Diameter

These days, mountain bikes are most frequently designed around 27.5” or 29” wheels, with the older 26” standard fast losing popularity. Smaller 27.5” wheelsoffer fast acceleration, excellent manoeuvrability and are slightly tougher, making them ideal for downhill riding and aggressive trail use. 29” wheels are preferredby many mountain bikers because they offer more efficiency once rolling andbetter traction over obstacles.

Frame Material

Mountain bike frames are typically constructed from aluminium or carbon, andboth materials have their advantages and disadvantages. If you’re new to riding or just want a bike to explore trails, an aluminium frame is generally the better choice – it’s less expensive and more durable in the event of a crash. That said, advanced riders might prefer the lighter weight of carbon mountain bikes and the weight savings can be significant for racers. Carbon bikes are in theory more durable than aluminium bikes if they are never crashed, but in reality carbon frames are morelikely to be totalled in a minor crash.

Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes at bikester.co.uk

The best way to find the perfect full-suspension mountain bike to hit the trails with is to shop our wide selection at bikester.co.uk. We carry everything from trail bikes to enduro bikes to e-mountain bikes and more. Plus, we offer free shipping on all our mountain bikes and a 100-day return policy.