New forum member and soon to be new rider (again) /wave
I haven’t rode in about 6 years, and want to get back into mountain biking. I have some major questions about how to start. I'm going to take a trip to the LMB store, soon but want to have some jargon ammo up my sleeve.
Can someone help me out here?
What is the difference between single link and four bar link rear suspension? What are the pro's and cons on both. Or, where can I find this information.
Next issue, everyone keeps talking about "geometry". What does this mean? I can look at different bikes and see the angles for the frames are different. I assume the different angles are for different styles of riding. Can someone explain this whole geometry issue.
Last, I am in the market for an all mountain/XC bike. I want a full suspension bike. I think prolly along the lines of 4" on the rear and 4-5 inches up front (not sure on the front). Price range 11-1700.
So, for a bike that can pound trails and I can get aggressive on do I want a 4 link suspension or single link? Also, what type of "geometry" am I looking for.
Thanks in advance
I haven’t rode in about 6 years, and want to get back into mountain biking. I have some major questions about how to start. I'm going to take a trip to the LMB store, soon but want to have some jargon ammo up my sleeve.
Can someone help me out here?
What is the difference between single link and four bar link rear suspension? What are the pro's and cons on both. Or, where can I find this information.
Next issue, everyone keeps talking about "geometry". What does this mean? I can look at different bikes and see the angles for the frames are different. I assume the different angles are for different styles of riding. Can someone explain this whole geometry issue.
Last, I am in the market for an all mountain/XC bike. I want a full suspension bike. I think prolly along the lines of 4" on the rear and 4-5 inches up front (not sure on the front). Price range 11-1700.
So, for a bike that can pound trails and I can get aggressive on do I want a 4 link suspension or single link? Also, what type of "geometry" am I looking for.
Thanks in advance