Technical jargon aside, full suspension bikes make mountain biking more approachable as a sport. With the technology progressing at a super fast pace one can now purchase a bike that even three years ago would have been in the stratosphere price range. Regardless of the type of suspension you ride (Horst Link, Rocker Link, Single Pivot, or Virtual Pivot) a full suspension bike will give you added control in descending, speed in descending, and an overall comfortable ride.
The sport of mountain biking has come a long way in a short time. Bikes are lighter, stronger, faster, and built to last. The initial cost of a quality bike may seem a bit high, but in the long run you can feel good about purchasing a quality bike that can handle the abuse of the mountain. The full suspension mountain bike is definitely the weapon of choice for those epic rides that may span a few mountain ranges and lakeshores. There is no doubt using a full suspension mountain bike will enable you to take your riding to the next level. Not only will it give you the confidence to launch off that rock face that has been taunting your, but it will give you the comfort to go longer and deeper into the woods, which, in the end, is where we all want to be.