Also I want to know whether a air shock or a coil would be better? I ride trails and usually they are more advanced???
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General guidelines
Remember, these are only general guidelines. There are air shocks and forks available that blur the line with coils when it comes to plushness and big hit performance. Also, air shocks/forks may be less durable when used for aggressive riding and bigger hits.
Hope this helps!
Without knowing more details (e.g. your weight, riding style, size of drops you may do, type of bike, etc.) it is difficult to give you really specific advice. I can offer the following general guidelines:Earlydemise said:
- Coil: Good for aggressive riding with big drops; works best for heavy (200+ lbs) riders; generally cheaper than air shocks/forks but more plush; typically does not have a pedaling platform feature (e.g. SPV, Terralogic, etc.) so it will "bob" more during pedaling.
- Air: Best suited for cross country or trail riding with max drops in the 2-4 foot range; not good for heavy riders; very adjustable; usually more expensive than equivalent coil models; higher end air shocks/forks come with pedaling platform adjustments so you can tune out "bob"; not as plush as coils but usually weigh less.
Remember, these are only general guidelines. There are air shocks and forks available that blur the line with coils when it comes to plushness and big hit performance. Also, air shocks/forks may be less durable when used for aggressive riding and bigger hits.
Hope this helps!
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