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Priorities The
four most important parts of your mountain bike are:
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Frame: The right combination of fit, stiffness,
and comfort are essential to your enjoyment of your new bike. There is
an ideal Lynskey frame for every rider. |
| Wheels: Have more effect on performance
than any other part of your bike except the frame. Consider:
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| Weight -- lighter wheels accelerate faster, especially
on climbs |
| Stiffness -- stiffer wheels mean better power transfer,
but be wary of compromising comfort |
| Comfort -- your wheels need to be able to cover
the distance without beating you up |
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| Suspension: Whether you ride hardtail
or full suspension, the heart of your steering
mechanism should be a strong, stable, serviceable fork. Your options
for rear suspension:
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100mm Travel or Less: Just enough travel to
smooth out the descents on a World Cup cross country course. Almost as
light as a hardtail.
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| 120mm Travel: Travel for
an all-day ride in the woods, or a competition at the Mount Ascutney 50 Miler or your favorite
24-hour race. |
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140 to 150mm Travel: For the all-terrain rider who likes to go over the 6-foot drop, instead of around
it. |
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Extreme: Plan
it -- speed, trajectory, take-off, time in the air, and landing. Then soak
it up. |
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Downhill Competition: From
start gate to finish line, A.F.A.P. |
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Cranks: These are the link between the engine
(you) and your bike's drive train. |
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