Mountain bikes

Suspension travel and geometry matched to the terrain, with sag set to rider weight.

What it is

A mountain bike is defined by its suspension travel and geometry, and both should follow the trails actually ridden. Buying more travel than the terrain needs makes a bike that climbs badly and feels slow everywhere except the steepest descents.

What is included

Terrain and skill assessment
Travel and geometry matched to use
Suspension set to rider weight with sag measured
Bar width, saddle and grip fitting
Tyre pressure set and explained

How it works

Terrain assessment

We establish what is ridden: cross-country, trail, enduro or descent, since travel and geometry follow from that.

Travel and geometry

We match suspension travel, head angle and wheel size to that terrain and to rider confidence.

Suspension setup

We set sag, rebound and compression to rider weight and style, which most shops skip and which transforms the bike.

Contact points

We fit saddle, bar width and grips, and set tyre pressures for the local ground and rider weight.

Frequent questions

How much suspension travel do I need?

For most trail riding, 120 to 150 millimetres covers it. More travel only pays off on sustained steep descents and costs you on every climb.

What is sag and why does it matter?

It is how far the suspension settles under the rider weight, typically 25 to 30 per cent of travel. Set wrong, the suspension either bottoms out constantly or never uses its travel.

Hardtail or full suspension?

A hardtail teaches line choice, costs less and needs less maintenance. Full suspension is faster and more forgiving on rough ground. For a first serious bike, a good hardtail is rarely a mistake.

Next step. Send us the details of your case and we will reply with the information needed to move forward. Write to [email protected] or call +55 (47) 3404-4100.

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