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Mountain bikes come in a lot of different shapes. Full suspension, Hard tails, Electric mountain, Cross Country, Trail, Downhill and Fat bikes. Use the trek bike finder to narrow down your choice.
Travel
Travel
Suspension is measured in millimeters, and the amount of suspension a bike has is called travel. How much travel a bike has will help indicate what its intended use is, with shorter-travel bikes and hardtails shining on smoother trails and longer-travel bikes excelling in rougher, rowdier terrain.
Hardtails
Hardtails
Hardtails only have front suspension and are lightweight and easier to maintain. They typically are more efficient to pedal, however, with no rear shock to absorb bumps, it takes more effort to stay in control and comfortable in rougher terrain.
Full Suspension
Full Suspension
Full suspension bikes have both front and rear suspension, making them more comfortable and easier to keep in control in rocks and roots. Rear suspension helps keep the back wheel tracking on the ground, so you get better grip. Compared to a hardtail, full suspension mountain bikes tend to be less efficient to pedal, due to the added weight from the rear shock and hardware that goes with it, and the movement from the shock.