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Mountain biking question

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Enjoi.
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I just want to know are frame shocks necessary for mountain biking?
Mar 22 2009 9:07PM
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Funnel
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Rear suspension, no, it is not necessary.  In some cases it helps, in others it doesn't.  For DH and Freeride I would HIGHLY recommend having a fully suspended long travel bike.  For XC it is nice and same for All Mtn.  For Dirt Jumping and urban riding, it is better to have a hardtail (no rear suspension).  It's really all preference.  I prefer a shorter travel fully suspended DJ bike over a hardtail like a P. Bike.
Mar 22 2009 9:12PM
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Enjoi.
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Ok thanks alot.
Mar 22 2009 9:15PM
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Runthered
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dude if you can geet em do it
i have a hard tail kona stuff right now
i do down hill at silverstar and its rough so ya its real nice but for street its not really needed
Mar 22 2009 9:24PM
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no_steeze
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he pretty much had it spot on, you don't need an fs bike, they ride better on bumpy trails and for dh but they're by no means required for trail riding. i have a full suspension xc bike and a hardtail singlespeed, hardtails are more efficient but you get bounced around a lot more on them, especially aluminum hardtails. if your back get jostled easily or something then go with either an fs bike or ride titanium or steel to get more give
i personally like the bounce of aluminum to hop around corners but some people hate it
i much prefer full suspension but it's your call, start out with a hardtail because they're cheaper and then take it from there
Mar 22 2009 9:24PM
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FUUUCK
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what kind of riding do you plan on doing
Mar 22 2009 10:33PM
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3ski6guy0
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i have a hardtail and its good for XC. id only use a full suspension bike for XC if i had a rear shock that can fully lock out because i hate going biking uphill with rear suspension. it feels twice as hard
Mar 22 2009 10:41PM
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chapz
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hard tail (front suspension) - urban, dirtjumping, xc
full suspension - dh, freeride

if youre biking park and dj's and want something light, you can also get a rigid fork
Mar 22 2009 10:51PM
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Mrvic.
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depends what kinda riding your doing, if ur dirt jumping or cross country no its not, but i do cross country wit full suspension.. obviously downhill or lift usage riding u will want full suspension... it just depends how smooth u want ur ride to b and how much commitment and money ur willing to put into it...
Mar 22 2009 10:55PM
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