Is it better to ride a MTB with suspension fork or undersized MTB without on the road?
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Use the bike that fits.  I would be inclined to set the pre-load on the suspension fork pretty high to minimize bounce while standing and climbing.  The only other disadvantage is the weight, but fit is definitely more important than weight.
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practice....its a little easier if you have a rear shock, but there is a delay with the shock due to more pre-load thats slows you down, so going over obsticles are timed differently,  i prefer hard tail.  level your cranks parellel to the ground (or close) push down with  your weight bending your knees, into the bike towards the ground, if youre using platform pedals angle your toes down so you have some grip on the pedals and shoes. after you preload down on the bike, use the energy from the preload to pull the bike upwards with your feet hooked to the pedals and up on the handlebar.  like your jumping with your bike under you.  you dont have to be going fast, you can even do it stalling (being still). and practice
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The only advantage is improved flat resistance.\n\nThe heavier tubes will increase rotating mass and actually make your bicycle performance lower, making it more difficult to gain and maintain speed.
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go for the lighter frame and bigger engine. just make sure you brace the frame
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sorry I'm not able to answer your question but I'll say I have a Manitou Travis Intrinsic and it is the best fork I ever ran\ntry looking here\nhttp://www.answerproducts.com/items.asp?deptid=1&itemid=124
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a trail bike is for light trail riding, but a cross country bike is built with better suspension and as one might say a dirt bike otherwise, one may say one is more sturdier than the other but practically for the same purpose enjoyment, so enjoy!
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I ride a Gravity.  Independent trucks are the way to go. I'm sure they have their own website you can checkout.
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First of all, depending upon the type of riding that you're planning on doing, I would recommend a hybrid type bicycle that's from a bicycle shop.  This means that you have a mountain bike frame, 700 mm wheels (larger wheels), 27-gear range, and a much lighter package that you could get from a retail store.  Next, have them fit you to the right size bike and tell them the type of riding that you will be doing.  Why I recommend a hybrid, I can run 700 mm wheels with less tread for commuting (l live off a rail trail) to and from work, then put 650 mm wheels with more aggressive trail for riding.  In theory I have two bikes in one package.  My bicycle is a Cannondale with a head shock for front suspension and a cane creek seat post to absorb the shock of riding on the seat.  I have rode from New York to California with this bike and it still serves me well after 10, 000 + miles.  Because of my love of biking and my dedication to the sport, I would love to share any insights I have that may help you or answer any questions that you would like to ask.  Please Email me at discgolfforever@myway.com and I will answer you as soon as possible.
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I put a pair of Specialized Cumulous (or something) on my old mountain bike to use it in the city.  The fact is that on asphalt, 26-inch road slicks are *way* better than knobbies. They're faster and corner better, and if the asphalt is wet, they're just safer.
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There are 3 common types of bicycles right now... road, atb, and mountain. I am going to assume you don't mean a road bike.\n\nA mountain bike is built for off road use in rough terrain, and usually has suspension for better handling. Suspension is NOT for comfort, but is to keep the wheels on the ground for control. These bikes are very unfriendly on the road. Expect to pay $600 or more for a mountain bike.\n\nAn ATB, or All Terrain Bike, looks a lot like a mountain bike but is built lighter and any suspension it might have has very little travel. It is good for on the road and light trails but will soon fail if taken on severe terrain. The cost anywhere from $250 to about $800 or so.\n\nThe other kind of bike that looks like mountain bikes or ATBs are found at discount stores like Wal Mart or Target. They tend to have all kinds of fancy features, but they don't tell you that they are only for looks... taking these bikes off the road or at worst on a groomed trail will mean trouble very quickly. Never get a bike from a discount store and expect it to perform well. you can't buy a mountain bike or an ATB for $169.99.
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shimano of course...better.
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Yes, a carbon fiber fork is superior to an aluminum fork.  If you have the chance do upgrade, do so.  Unless of course, your bike is crap, way cheap and not worth the upgrade.  For example, it will not make a difference to put good components on a crap bike.  Invest in a better bike...
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Tell me what type of riding you are going to be doing, how much you weigh, what kind of frame/setup you have - and then I can give a reasonably good answer to your question.
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I think you'll find most bars are tapered a little bit- they're beefier in the middle for more strength where the stem clamps on.\n\nWhat kind of riding are you doing?  The only caution about riser bars is that they make it more difficult to put weight over your front wheel as your are climbing.  So if you're a xc rider you may go with a shorter rise.\n\nYou could try getting an angled stem to use w/ your flat bar- they make stems w/ an adjustable angle also.
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You can do it on either frame.  Just put slicks on the Scape.  Mt. Hamilton is a easy climb, just long.  19 miles overall with 17 miles up and 2 miles down in the middle.  Personally, I would prefer the Orca.  What you didn't say is if you want to ride the front or the back.  The road in the front was built in the late 1800s for horse and buggy.  Grades are gentle.  The back is the good workout.  Not built for horse and buggy.
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I'm partial to Turner frames.  Check out the 5 Spot for an all around trail bike, the 6 Pack if you want more travel for aggressive riding, or the Flux for a lightweight trail bike that can hold its own on the race course.\n\nTurners are known for a great balanced ride feel, stiff/solid construction, and great customer service.\n\nNote: Turner recently changed the design of the suspension linkage on all their bikes.  Reviews indicate no significant change to how the bikes ride, but if this is the sort of thing you care about, read through the reviews at mtbr.com.
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all depends on what you wish to do with it.\nAbout 20 years ago when i was into BMX racing , my choice of bike was the light weight "redline"