Before you jump on your new mountain bike and start ripping the trails, it’s vital to set up your bike’s suspension. Failure to do so will result in a rough ride that could end in a crash. At the very ...

And no, the Veli ain't cheap. If you want one, be prepared to part with AU$13,700 (about US$9,445). Its Vasttech rear suspension is demonstrated in the video below.

While there are systems that advise mountain bikers on their suspension settings, such setups are typically added to the bicycle, temporarily. Mondraker's new MIND system, however, is built right ...

My mountain bike wheels now are 29 inches in diameter and tires are 2.6 inches wide, offering a better ride than earlier 26-inch wheels and better traction than 1.9-inch tires.

Before riding Flight Attendant, I’d limited myself to riding a trail bike (140mm of travel) when the terrain was burly and a lot of pedaling was involved. Anything bigger just felt too inefficient.

Price: $1150. Not bad. Still, keep in mind the mountain bike companies also know that upgrading people from hardtails to full-suspension bikes is a good way to keep sales going.

Full-suspension mountain bikes can have anywhere from 100-200mm of travel, making them ideal for all sorts of trail riding, downhill mountain biking and racing.