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MTB Suspension Settings for Lightweight Riders

Suspension experts and pro mountain biker Isabeau Courdurier share tips for lighter riders to get the most out of MTB suspension.

This video demonstrates how mountain bike suspension rebound damping works in a variety of cases, and what happens when you adjust it.

Coil-sprung mountain bike suspension comes with both advantages and disadvantages. We talk to the experts to help you decide which one is best.

Chris Currie explains what instant center means, and fills us in on his process designing the 3VO suspension system.

Dr. Leatt, founder of the eponymous protective gear brand, explains how injuries work, and how the right equipment can reduce their severity.

Vittorio Platania explains how hydraulic mountain bike brakes work, and shares his tips for maximizing their performance on the trail.

Follow Remi Gauvin down multiple laps to determine if resin or metallic pads allow him to brake less and ride faster on his mountain bike.

Make everything simpler and more tuneable at once. Oh, and also wireless.

If you have confidence in the power of your mountain bike brakes, you can spend less time using them.

A look at the characteristics and limitations designers consider when choosing shock length and stroke for a mountain bike.