Front fork travel & climbing bike

samsbike
samsbike Posts: 942
edited November 2011 in MTB general
Being thick and while I understand more travel gives you more comfort, isn't it also more bouncy?

And what makes a good climbing bike?

thakns

Sam

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    nope that is what damping is for.

    the rider.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    generally speaking bikes that have a weight bias towards the front and a steep head angle will normally climb better. ie XC race bikes.

    but that is a big generalisation and its not always the case. eg a slack but low front end bike might climb better than a steep but high front ended bike.

    There are many variables to play around with on the bike's geometry.

    Then you also have the rider who can shift his/her weight around the bike allowing it to climb up crazy obstacles.

    so sorry no straight forward answer.

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