Suspension at the back as well as the front makes for more comfort and better control by smoothing out the biggest hits. Keeping the back wheel on the ground increases traction, especially on tricky uphills.
On the downhill sections, it is a bonus to be able to actually see where you are going when you get up a bit of speed.
The Trek Fuel EX bikes come with 5 inches of travel front and rear.
Improved geometry at the rear and the use of Fox shocks, give a stiffer faster ride with improved traction and a plusher ride. These bikes have been getting rave reviews from "those who know".
There is also a WSD Top Fuel, a lean, mean racing machine with a carbon frame and full racing kit .
Marin's all-new 2010 Mount Vision is solid, lightweight and a truly powerful trail tool.
They have not compromised in its design, setting out to make the most capable full suspension bike in the world, built around Quad link 2.0, the most effective and reactive
suspension system available today.