full suspension mtb

What is a full suspension mountain bike?

A full suspension mountain bike is a type of mountain bike that has both a suspension fork and a rear shock to absorb impacts on rough terrain, providing a smoother ride.

What is a full suspension mountain bike good for?

Full suspension mountain bikes are good for riders who want to tackle challenging terrain, including rocky descents, jumps, and technical features. They are also well-suited for riders who want a more comfortable and controlled ride on rough terrain.

Are full suspension bikes harder to pedal?

Full suspension bikes are generally not harder to pedal, as the suspension system is designed to absorb impacts and not affect pedalling efficiency. However, some suspension designs may have slight impacts on pedalling efficiency.

What are the advantages of a full suspension mountain bike?

• Comfort: The suspension system absorbs shocks and vibrations, making for a smoother ride.
• Control: The suspension allows for better control on technical terrain, especially on descents.
• Versatility: Full suspension mountain bikes can handle a wider range of terrain types and riding styles.
• Confidence: The suspension system can give riders more confidence to tackle challenging terrain.

What types of full-suspension mountain bikes are available?

• Cross-country mountain bikes: think speed, power and efficiency uphill and downhill.
• Trail mountain bikes: the all-rounder of the MTB family. Great for just about anything you want to do off-road.
• Enduro mountain bikes: designed for pedalling uphill and sending it on more technical, challenging descents.
• Downhill mountain bikes: forget the climbs, these bikes specialise in going downhill very fast.

Canyon's range of full suspension mountain bikes

• Lux: The Canyon Lux family is the name of our cross country full suspension mountain bikes. They're tried and tested on the World Cup circuit often reaching the top step of XCC, XCO and XCM races.
• Neuron: The all-rounder of mountain bikes is our Canyon Neuron. It's efficient at pedalling and descending trails making it the perfect companion for an off-road adventure.
• Spectral: Want a long-travel trail tamer that's nimble and fast? The Canyon Spectral is the answer to your prayers. No trail is too much for this bike and it's available in all wheel size configurations.
• Spectral 125: Thinking about getting the Spectral but want something a little more playful? This is where the Canyon Spectral 125 comes in. With just 140 mm of travel up front, it's more responsive to features on the trail.
• Strive: A mountain bike like the Canyon Strive is made for enduro trails. It pedals efficiently and is designed for technical descents.
• Torque: A true long-travel trail machine, the Canyon Torque is at home at the bike park and beyond. Go full send on this full-suspension MTB!
• Sender: A proven downhill mountain bike that slays on the World Cup scene. If racing technical downhill trails is your jam, get on board the Canyon Sender.
• Stitched: Whether you're testing your skill on the streets or getting big air on the jumps, the Stitched 720 can do it all.

What sets Canyon apart is that you can buy bike online and it arrives at your doorstep nearly ready to ride. Our bikes come 95% pre-assembled. You can also take advantage of a 30-day return policy, along with a long-term six-year warranty.