Mountain Bike Suspension Systems for Off-Road Biking

May 16, 2009 by  
Filed under Mountain Bike Advice

In the past mountain bikes had a rigid frame and fork. In the early 1990s, the first mountain bikes with suspension forks were introduced. This made riding on rough terrain easier and less physically stressful. The first suspension forks had about 1½ to 2 inches (38 to 50 mm) of suspension travel. Forks are now available with 8 inches (203mm) of