Written on August 31, 2010 at 6:17 pm by mbike

What is the difference between vertical and horizontal suspension on a mountain bike?

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1. Sean says:

   August 31, 2010 at 6:17 pm

   This has been a common question in the industry for years. The short answer: it doesn’t matter how the shock is placed. It all comes down to how the shock responds and works with the rear triangle geometry as opposed to the front. If the suspension design works, then it works. The shock can be placed a whole variety of ways. Bike companies experiment with rear suspension design more than anything on their bikes. So depending on the suspension design, the bike can handle very differently regardless of shock placement. What feels good to you?