Thinking Of Buying A Full Suspension MTB? Here’s What You Need To Know

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Mountain Bikes are expensive things! The price difference jumps up quite a bit between a hardtail and a full suspension bike and many people are left unsure if to purchase one. Are you thinking of buying a full-suspension MTB? Rich Payne explains everything you need to know.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Suspension basics
01:07 - Smooth ride?
01:40 - Slower climbing
02:13 - Cost
03:16 - Maintenance
04:13 - Upgrades
05:10 - Suspension Setup
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Комментарии : 72

@gmbn 9 месяцев назад

Is your bike full suspension or a hardtail? Would you ever switch? Let us know 👇

@ryancook4445 9 месяцев назад

I just got my first full suspension a couple of weeks ago, from somebody who lacks confidence it's magical

@LaurentiusTriarius 9 месяцев назад

I had my first full suspension in the 1990's, 1996 proflex 856, then trek Y bike. Back then a hardtail was probably the better choice but I wasn't thinking right. Your brain is still mushy as a teen... 😂

@j3j326 9 месяцев назад

I’m looking for A soft tail

@harryjackson5394 9 месяцев назад

Have a marin San Quentin 3 and I love it, haven't a full sus yet but it's dedicated savings account is growing, although quite slowly

@Nigh7Stalk3r 9 месяцев назад

I have both, ride my full sus 95% of the time.

@harryjackson5394 9 месяцев назад

"why did I not do this sooner?" Hmmm possibly the few thousand pounds price difference 😂

@jjstopka89 9 месяцев назад

Same thing I was thinking 😂 just got back on mine and was looking at some new full sus bikes and was like when did they start putting used car prices on bikes 😆

@winjinsinjon 9 месяцев назад

I lost a lung to cancer it took me years to get back into riding and when i started again i just wasn't enjoying it, i kept going trying to lose weight but was going to give up when i thought id try full suspension, im enjoying riding again, its slower up hill but i can ride for longer without getting tired.

@deedontworry 9 месяцев назад

Full sus bikes are awesome! 👌 I started on hartail and moved on to enduro bike. It cost more to maintain it but what you get from it is pure joy! 😝🤘

@KevanHolden 9 месяцев назад

Went from a Decathalon hardtail with calliper brakes to a Caliber Bossnut Evo about 5 years ago, couldn’t believe the difference. Smooth down hill with one finger braking. It was the most I’d ever spent on a bike £1000, worth every penny. I now have the mind set that I would happily spend more if only I had it!

@user-mg8lx8ht8f 9 месяцев назад

WARNING:when you get a full sus you will have a hard time getting back to a hardtail so think it out well

@user-mg8lx8ht8f 9 месяцев назад

@@dodgymtbknee dude youl get used to it also for me it was feelin funny an odd but it can be many factors like bike size or bar width or even tire pressure and suspension setup dont regret your buy just ride it and set it up well hope this helps lad

@user-mg8lx8ht8f 9 месяцев назад

@@dodgymtbknee you should set up your suspension to the best of your ability but never overthink it and make gradual changes slowly and in a controled maner hope this helps

@harryjackson5394 9 месяцев назад

Cheers for this dude I hadn't even considered that. I think I'll turn the hardtail into more of a jumper and fun trail type of cycle if I were to buy a full sus and then use that for the more hardcore terrain

@user-mg8lx8ht8f 9 месяцев назад

@@harryjackson5394 cool

@TheButlerNZ 9 месяцев назад

@@user-mg8lx8ht8f from riding trail / motorcross bikes I find making a large change (noting the original position) works best for me... you can actually notice the less subtle change.. figure exactly what the change does.. then find a median where it works.

@linea2000 9 месяцев назад

Made the mistake of buying a very low end full sus - too low. Regretted it. Quickly went back to hardtails as never had the budget for a decent full sus.

@Superteastain 9 месяцев назад

Make sure you buy a bike that fits your local trails. Nothing zaps the fun out of trail than too much bike.

@TheButlerNZ 9 месяцев назад

I've been riding on and off over 45 years... Took the purchase of a great DH bike in 2019 to really get me enjoying things.

@freerideforever888 9 месяцев назад

My mullet hard tail gives me goosebumps 26 front and 24 rear big fork up front.... for stunts north shore type stuff and drops and jumps...don't climb much....and jus bombing from one sesh 2 the next! Love the look of it as well but whatever you ride make sure you love it makes riding alot more fun!!!

@simonrook5743 9 месяцев назад

Riding a full susser as my go to ‘one bike for everything’ ride. At 57 I find using my legs as suspension takes too much out of me, I don’t get tired climbing, I get tired going down! It’s a 2016 Whyte T130, carbon frame (front triangle) converted to MX wheel size with 29 forks and front wheel and a lightweight trail build, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes, 12.2 kg.

@Dwyane1st 9 месяцев назад

Just recently decided to get rid of my commencal meta tr frameset and upgrade to an s-works stumpy evo, massive discount, kept everything else except the crankset since I went for the new T type X0. Best decision I've ever made in years. Now I totally get why everyone that's ridden the stumpy evo was absolutely raving about it. So much fun.

@LaurentiusTriarius 9 месяцев назад

Don't get fooled by marketing and looks; try a lot of different designs if you can borrow bikes or get to demo days it's the best option. What look sick isn't always the most suited or efficient.

@DJMeesters Месяц назад

I’m about to switch from hardtail (2014 Merida TFS500) to full suspension (2024 Scott Spark RC team issue TR) by the end of this week 😊 very excited!

@Bulkin22 9 месяцев назад

Just bought a used ghost full sus that had fox in front and back, crank brothers double shot 3 pedals, oneup components oval chain ring, brand new tires, Shimano deore xt hydraulic brakes, for only $500. Great deal

@David-bw7is 9 месяцев назад

I bought my first full suspension back in June after coming from a hardtail SCOTT I'd ridden for years. I did the exact same as mentioned in the vid went full carbon (Intense) mainly for the frame in a sale, within my budget and with lower spec parts with the idea to upgrade over the years.

@eddieknight2202 9 месяцев назад

I have hardtail but am considering switching

@mikescott4008 9 месяцев назад

I purchased an Orange Crush hardtail, but wish I'd gone for an XC/adventure bike. I'm not a bike park type rider, I'm more coasts and bridleways.

@Dawes-Engineering 8 месяцев назад

Polyon Siskiu D7 for £799 at Go Outdoors is an absolute no brainer. If I could fit another bike in my garage then this would be my new mullet, sadly I have to perform some 1980's body popping just to get past all the bikes I have in my garage atm, I am looking at buying a bigger house though !!!!!!

@TheButlerNZ 9 месяцев назад

I bought my DH bike because it was silver! (Not many brushed alloy bikes around, makes it stand out.. and for $580NZD I got a 10yo Giant Faith 0 with upgraded brakes/disks/rims... and with repairs (Shock/spokes and added cheap dropper) I have a 7" beast that I'll never kill (tho it may kill me... but it will be my fault, not the bike).

@TCK71 9 месяцев назад

I wish I’d known just how much maintenance they needed!

@tomassanesson902 9 месяцев назад

Sooo beautiful epik bike lovit

@FoxRob93 9 месяцев назад

Hardtail here, full sus is out of my price range. Had a cheap full sus I bought 20 years ago and hated the ride.

@simonrook5743 9 месяцев назад

A full suss of 20 years ago has no sensible comparison to a modern bike. None at all.

@FoxRob93 9 месяцев назад

@simonrook5743 Even back then, I was never comfortable on it but didn't rude enough to upgrade it until recently. I honestly prefer being on a hardtail it maybe from my BMX days.

@TheButlerNZ 9 месяцев назад

@@simonrook5743 have a look at my walkthrough video of my 27 year old Foes Weasel... (Granted it wasn't a 'Cheap Full Sus').

@lukengandia1160 9 месяцев назад

can you guys please do a video on which is better alloy or carbon

@dumwee 9 месяцев назад

he kinda did in the end :)

@joshuaallswang8016 9 месяцев назад

Alloy for the long term. Me personally I don’t mess with plastic bikes.

@TheButlerNZ 9 месяцев назад

which is better, gumboots or ballet shoes.... Depends on what your using them for... they are BOTH better.

@benishome 9 месяцев назад

Had a full sus in the 90’s. Couldn’t stand it! Been hardtail for years, went full sus Kona process 154 last year. Now I’m back on a hardtail again 😂 Like to know what my arse is up to!

@samuelmasnicki4646 9 месяцев назад

Switching to full sus soon can anyone tell me if a marin rift zone 2 2023 would be good for trail/jump if not could you please recommend me one my budget is like 1.5k

@cyrustakem7993 9 месяцев назад

I dont understand why most manufacturers dont sell frames. I broke my frame and had to buy a full bike, better specd in some parts but in others with worst parts than what i already have :(

@clnfreakone8486 9 месяцев назад

I was riding hardtail then got hurt at work (ankle) now think only way I will get back to riding is on a full suspension.. so it’s possibly less impact on my ankle.. I have a $2000-2500 to spend .. considering used any recommendations?