Bicycle suspension is the system or systems used to suspend the rider and bicycle in order to insulate them from the roughness of the terrain. Bicycle suspension is used primarily on mountain bikes, but is also common on hybrid bicycles.
Bicycle suspension can be implemented in a variety of ways:
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- Front suspension (usually a suspension fork)
- Suspension stem (now uncommon)
- Suspension saddle
- Suspension seatpost
- Rear suspension
- Suspension hub
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or any combination of the above. Bicycles with suspension front forks and rear suspensions are referred to as full suspension bikes, and those with only front suspension are referred to as hardtails. Bicycles with only rear suspension are uncommon.
Besides providing comfort to the rider, suspension systems improve safety by helping to keep one or both wheels in contact with the ground.
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