Full suspension mountain bikes

A full-suspension mountain bike, often referred to as a “full”, is a specialized type of bicycle designed for off-road riding, especially in rugged and uneven terrain, on forest trails, in bike parks. These mountain bikes are designed to provide riders with greater comfort, control, and traction when traversing challenging and technical terrain. According to the design and the rear travel used, MTBs can be divided into:

Cross-country (100 - 120 mm), usually lightweight and have less suspension travel to maximize pedalling efficiency. Steeper geometry for efficient climbing.
Trail (120 - 150 mm), medium suspension travel and designed to balance climbing and descending characteristics. The geometry is ideally tuned for comfort and control.
All mountain (140 - 160 mm), designed for cyclists who want to tackle varied and challenging terrain.
Enduro (150 - 180 mm), designed for aggressive, technical descents and races, often over challenging terrain.
Downhill and Freeride (190 mm and above), designed for extremely steep and technical terrain. Have the largest suspension travel to handle big drops and uneven terrain. Typically come with a double-crown fork and robust components for maximum stability and control.

When choosing a full-suspension mountain bike, the size of the wheels is important, but nowadays 29-inch ones are popular for most terrains, except smaller bike sizes. You will also find smaller wheels where agility is extremely important – specific models for difficult terrain.

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