Bike Forks and Suspension
A bike fork and suspension are essential for any bike. These components absorb the shock during the ride and protect the rider from sudden jerks. It’s critical to understand the difference when buying bike forks and suspension.
Mountain bike suspension forks are optimized to be smooth enough to soak the force of small bumps and big hits alike. Such forks have stiff chassis allowing the rider to remain in control even during the wildest rides on rough mountainous terrain. Old mountain bike suspension forks were heavier, but now many top brands have managed to create light suspension forks for mountain bikes that are light.
Road bike forks are designed to balance weight with stiffness to be best for city rides. They are designed to be smoother with less suspension, as they are not expected to experience serious bumps. Cross-country bike forks are made as light as possible to support long rides. Trail forks have stiffer chassis, yet they are optimized for weight. Downhill and Enduro bike suspension forks have the most rigid chassis, and as there is not much concern about optimized weight, they are heavier. But these forks have the most tunable settings.
Along with understanding the type of suspension fork, the confusion can also be about what fork brand and model to choose for your bike. Lucky for you, Planet Cyclery has top brands. RockShox, Fox Factory, BOS Suspension, Marzocchi, Cane Creek, MRP, Quarq, Ohlins, DVO, Ritchey, and Manitou are some of the best brands for bicycle forks and suspension. These brands provide models that vary according to the ride and riding style.
Suppose you are ready to buy from Planet Cyclery. In that case, we recommend looking for short travel forks for cross-country riding, mid-travel forks for city or trail riding, long travel suspension forks for enduro and freeriding, and dual crown forks for downhill bikes.
Marzocchi
Bomber Z1 Coil Service Set: Plunger Shaft and Topcap Kit, 27.5", 180mm Max 2021
MRP
Ramp Control Cartridge for RockShox Pike Short Travel 2013-2016 15x100
RockShox
29" 2012-16 Revelation A2-A4 Dual Position Air Crown/Tapered Steerer/Upper Tube Assembly, 51mm Offset, Diffusion Black
RockShox
Deluxe Nude RLC3 Rear Shock - 205 x 65mm, DebonAir, 2 Tokens, #0 Sealhead, Medium Reb/Comp, 430lb Lockout, Trunnion Standard, B1
RockShox
27.5" SID RLC A1/SID XX, RL B1/Reba A7 80-100mm Solo Air Crown/Tapered Steerer/Upper Tube Assembly, 42mm Offset, 15x100mm, Gloss Black
RockShox
26" 2010-12 Revelation Dual Air Crown/Tapered Steerer/Upper Tube Assembly (not compatiable with Solo air), White with XX Decals
RockShox
26" 2010-16 Lyrik Coil and Solo Air Crown/1.5"Steerer/Upper Tube Assembly, White
RockShox
29" 30 Gold A1 Solo Air Crown/Tapered Steerer/Upper Tube Assembly, Black
RockShox
29" SID RLC A1/SID XX, RL B1/Reba A7 80-100mm Solo Air Crown/Tapered Steerer/Upper Tube Assembly, 42mm Offset, 15x100mm, Gloss Black
RockShox
Damper Upgrade Kit - Charger2.1 RCT3, Crown, Pike 27.5/29" 15x110mm (A2) , Pike (B1+) and Revelation (35mm/2018+)
RockShox
Rear Shock Mounting Hardware: 1/2" x 1/2", 61.0 x 8, 3-Piece Set
RockShox
2011 Tora TK/Recon Silver 80mm Firm Coil and Shaft Assembly, Blue
RockShox
32mm BoXXer Motion Control Compression Damper with Adjustable Gate
RockShox
Spring Internals Left, Pike A1-A2 , 27.5" 120mm, Solo Air Assembly for 15x100 Spacing (includes 3 Bottomless Tokens)
RockShox
Spring Internals Left, SID RLC A1/SID XX, RL B1/Reba A7 , 29" 80mm, Solo Air Assembly
RockShox
Rear Shock Clamp Tool (for damper service, use with model specific tips)
RockShox