BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE-MONGOOSE OTERO COMP BIKE ‘09

The Mongoose Otero Comp is a great full suspension bike for theenthusiasts. Alloy heat treated dual suspension frame with rear traveladjustment, smooth shifting SRAM shifters, FSA crankset and disc brakes.

Mountain Bike Suspension

• Color: Deep Red
• Frame: Heat treated 6000 series alloy w/ QR adjustable travel 2.5-4.4″ (62-112mm) and replaceable hanger
• Fork: Suntour XCM 1 1/8″ Suspension 100mm, preload adjust
• Rear Shock: Kind Shock KS-290 coild over/oil damped, floating piston
• Crankset: FSA A-Drive alloy (22/32/42T)
• Bottom Bracket: FSA cartridged
• Pedals: Mongoose Alloy platform
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus M311
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-4
• Shifters: SRAM X4 triggers 24 speed
• Freewheel: Shimano HG30 11-32T, 8-speed cassette
• Chain: KMC Z-72
• Rims: Alex PC19 double wall alloy
• 26×2.1 Kenda Komodo black skinwall
• Front Hub: Formula Disc Alloy QR 32H
• Rear Hub: Formula Disc Alloy QR and freehub 32H
• Spokes: 14G stainless
• ProMax mechanical disc w/ 160mm rotors
• Brake Levers: ProMax Alloy w/ adjuster
• Handlebar: Mongoose alloy riser 31.8×30x635 mm (S) 685 mm (M, L,)
• Stem: Mongoose alloy 31.8 x 90 mm (S & M) 110 mm (L)
• Grips: Mongoose dual density
• Ritchey Logic Zero for 1 1/8″
• Saddle: WTB Speed V sport
• Seat Post: Mongoose Alloy w/ micro adjust clamp

Price : $ 649.99

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BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE-YETI 575 PRO XTR DISC BIKE 2009

If you seek the ultimate all-mountain/trailbike, your search has ended. This is the proven 575 frame, paired with Yeti’s top-shelf Pro 575 build kit, with best-in-class components throughout. 5.75″ of rear wheel travel let you pickany line you want to take up or down the mountain. This is the standard575, which features a carbon seatstay and traditional aluminumchainstays (Jenson USA offers the 575 Pro XTR Carbon bike with full carbon rear endas well, under seperate part number).

Mountain Bike Suspension

• Yeti “Pure” Custom hydroformed 7005 Aluminum tubeset
• Custom sealed bearing pivots
• Fox RP23 shock is easily tuned to suit your weight and riding style
• Alloy chainstay w/ carbon fiber seatstay

COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

• Fox Float 140RLC fork
• Chris King headset
• Shimano XTR front and XTR Shadow rear derailleurs
• Shimano XTR RapidFire trigger shifters
• Shimano XTR 44-32-22 outboard-bearing crankset
• Shmano XTR 11-34 cassette
• Shimano XTR M975 wheelset
• Maxxis Crossmark 2.1 UST tires
• Shimano XTR hydraulic disc brakes
• Easton Monkey Lite handlebar on a Thomson X4 stem
• Yeti/SDG Ti FLy saddle on a Thomson X4 seatpost
• ODI Hardcore grips

Please Note:
Complete bike image for illustration purposesonly, actual components listed above.


NOTE: All measurements in inches. 140mm Fork ride height 511.0mm.
NOTE: Image is for display purposes only, components are as listed above

Price : $ 5780

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BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE-GT RUCKUS I DRIVE FLOWTA BIKE 2005

The Ruckus 1 is a smooth rolling bike that offers over 5.5″ of travel with the stable and responsive i-drive suspension system. Features include smooth shifting Shimano drivetrain, Fox rear suspension, and powerful hydraulic disc brakes.

Mountain Bike Suspension

• Ruckus i-Drive frame, 6061 heat treated aluminum
• Manitou Nixon Super 145 mm travel fork, hex lock axle, air sprung, with TPC damping and external rebound and compression adjustments
• Fox Float AVA R rear shock with rebound damping and adjustable air chamber low compression pedal damping
• Shimano M-800 Saint crankset, 44/32/22
• GT Alum Platform pedals, Cromo spindles and pins
• Shimano Deore front, M-800 Saint axle mount rear derailleur
• Deore 9 speed shift levers
• Shimano M-800 Saint disc brakes, 203 mm rotor front and rear
• Syntace Riser Bar
• Syntace VRO stem
• FSA Orbit XLII headset with forged cups with sealed bearings
• SDG I Flex saddle
• SDG I beam seatpost

Price : $ 1199

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Mountain Bikes – Understanding Shocks

By Alison Addy

Fox DHX Air 5.0 Rear Shock '10

If you have just purchased a mountain bike then you may be desperate to get out and take it on a long, scenic trail. However, if you have not taken the time to research about your mountain bike and the parts that it uses, then you could end up in trouble if something were to go wrong. Understanding how your bike works and what each part does can help you to stay out of trouble and to know what to do if something were to go wrong.

Usually people who go mountain biking tend to go to places in the middle of nowhere. This means if your bike were to break down, you would be pretty stuck if you didn’t know how to repair it!

What you should know about Mountain Bike Shocks

Mountain bike shocks are designed to help you to control the bike. They are part of the suspension and they work by dampening the spring oscillation. When you are out and about riding casually along, the shocks are what help you to keep the bike controlled. Keeping the tires on the ground and stopping them from bouncing when you go over a bumpy service, shocks are especially important for mountain bikes which will be travelling over uneven surfaces.

Due to the fact that they are so important, mountain bike shocks should be looked after and monitored. When they look like they may need replacing then get onto it straight away. By replacing the shocks when they are worn down you will also be helping out other parts of your bike. This is because when the shocks aren’t working properly, the friction caused can damage other parts of the bike. The tires could become worn down quicker than usual and wheel alignment could also be affected.

Generally the best thing that you can do is research more about your mountain bike and gain the right knowledge in case anything were to happen to the bike. Find out everything about replacing the shocks and what to look for as that way you will be able to prevent any damage from occurring. Of course you could always hire a professional to replace the socks for you, but it is always a better idea to learn how to do it yourself just in case you are in the middle of nowhere when a problem occurs.

Overall you really do not want to ruin a potentially relaxing and fun mountain bike ride because you have not done the proper research. Look after the shocks on your bike and they will look after you.

FOX DHX RC4 COIL REAR SHOCK ‘10 – $ 585.00
From: Jenson USA

Interested on mountain bike shocks??, Alison Addy publishes articles for http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com . Keep reading about xtr groupset and shimano xtr at his web.

FOX SHOX FLOAT RP23 SHOCK ‘09 – $ 279.00
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How to Buy a New Mountain Bike Suspension Fork

By Kevin Servant

About a year ago I purchased an entry level hardtail mountain bike. At the time I did not want to spend a lot of money and I did not want poor quality. So I purchase a bike that had a good frame and basic components.

After riding for a year I have decided that I want to improve the comfort and control of my bike on the trail. Therefore I made the decision to upgrade my front suspension fork on my hardtail mountain bike.

FOX 40 FORK ‘10 – $ 1600.00
From: Jenson USA

My initial research concluded that there are a lot of different brands, types and sizes forks on the market so I conceded knew I needed help. After all, suspension forks are expensive and I didn’t want to waste my money.

After talking to different rides, employees at a few bike shops, reading article and posting questions online I put together a couple of bullet points to consider when buying a front suspension fork.

FOX SHOX 40 RC2 WC LTD EDITION FORK ‘09 – $ 1599.00
Retail Price: 1800.00
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• Determine if your bike has the geometry to support a suspension fork. If it does have the correct geometry try to determine the maximum height fork it can accommodate. I almost bought a fork with 160mm of travel but the seller convinced me not to buy it because he believed my bike did not have the correct geometry. After checking with the factory I determined that he was correct.
• Consider your riding style. Are you a cross country, down hill or a dirt jump rider. Make sure you buy a fork that suites your style of ride. This will help prevent you from buying more fork then you need.
• Determine your budget and stick to it. Suspension forks can vary in price and can be very expensive. However if you ride often spending a little more on a fork might be warranted.
• Determine the size of the bikes head tube. The size of the tube could limit your selections. Is your head tube 1 inch or 1 1/8 inches, etc?


WINWOOD DEE DEE CARBON SUSPENSION FORK – $ 295.00
From: Jenson USA


• Consider buying a suspension fork that is adjustable. Some forks are adjustable at the head and some have a pop lock adjuster that mounts on the handlebars. The adjustable function will accommodate different riding terrains.
• Determine if you need to buy new parts to install your new fork. Do you need a new headset, stem or brakes?
• Consider the installation charges of a new fork. If you plan on installing the fork yourself you will need to press on a bearing and potentially cut the fork tub. This could result in additional tools and time so you want to weigh your options.
• Find out what your friends are riding and ask them their opinion on brand and options. Ask them if you can ride their bike to test out their fork.
• Do you want to buy new or used? Some riders buy great bikes, immediately upgrade them and never use the original parts. You can find new or near new parts on Bike Servant which lists mountain bikes for sale, bike parts and race events.

Keep in mind list above will help you get started in your decision making process and there are more items to consider as you explore your options.

DT SWISS EXC AIR RTL C20 SUSP FORK – $ 1223.00
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The tips listed above will hopefully help you narrow down your choices before you purchase a new fork. Good luck and see you on the trail.