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Cane Creek introduces a 29er/27.5+ version of the popular HELM trail / enduro mountain bike suspension fork.

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Learn about the history of mountain bike suspension, fork and shock parts, and how suspension systems are designed to work. Get tips for dialing in various settings like compression, rebound, and air pressure for bike shocks and suspension forks.

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Even the best air sprung forks and shocks can’t quite match the suppleness of coil suspension. However, metal springs are always going to weigh more than air which means many riders took the penalty in plushness to shave some grams. But modern mountain bikes are lighter and more capable than ever, which has created a bit …

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Many riders prefer the suppleness and more consistent performance of coil suspension over that of air. MRP’s new Ribbon Coil Fork is helping lead the resurgence of coil forks on trail bikes, and it comes at a scant weight penalty over the air version of the Ribbon: just 203g heavier. Full Press Release from MRP: …

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Suspension wizards PUSH Industries have been eking the most out of mountain bike forks and shocks since 2003. In 2016, PUSH ventured into making their own suspension components with the wild ELEVENSIX coil shock. Based on the success of the ELEVENSIX, PUSH has developed the ACS-3, a drop-in coil spring conversion kit for Fox 36 and …

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