The shock absorber is a very important part of any mountain bike, which is necessary to fasten the front wheel to the frame and facilitate the management of this vehicle. There are several types of this device: hard and soft. The second type of product is more popular and is installed much more often.
Suspension fork can be of various shapes and types. In addition, the presented device may have different costs. Naturally, the price depends on the quality of the device, the reputation of the manufacturer, as well as on the material of manufacture. The simplest option does not have the ability to adjust, and also works on conventional springs. It should be noted that this type of device breaks faster.
This design is a must in modern mountain bikes. The fact is, the shock-absorbing fork makes the ride more comfortable and safe, since thanks to it, the level of vibration of the bicycle is significantly reduced, as a result of which the transport control becomes easier and the frame can last much longer. During the ride you can develop high speed even on rough road sections
However, the presented device has negative qualities. For example, a spring-loaded suspension fork has a sufficiently large weight. Moreover, if the bike rides on bumpy terrain, then it can lose a significant part of the speed. It should be noted that those devices that have been manufactured recently are of higher quality, and some of the shortcomings in them are already being fixed.
The device of the presented design is quite simple. It consists of a spring, a damper (serves to damp vibrations). The plug can be spring-elastomeric, as well as air. The first option is better and has a cost of $ 85. However, such a plug has a significant drawback - it freezes at low temperatures. Naturally, the quality of the design is lost.
Air suspension bicycle fork is of very high quality and has the highest cost. Instead of a spring, shock and vibration dampens normal air. In very rare cases, they need to be pumped up with a regular pump. Since the presented type of devices has a low mass, the bicycle in this case can be used in rather difficult conditions.
Such structures can be attached with or without thread. It should be noted that the presented device can be set in a certain position. For example, adjusting the suspension
fork on a bicycle allows you to adjust its stiffness. To do this, change the spring. In some cases, just turn the knob.
You can also adjust the level of the rebound of the fork and the degree of compression. In addition, thanks to a special regulator, it can be made rigid from a soft construction. All care for the fork provides for regular removal of dust from its surface and periodic lubrication of all moving parts.