I'd say alignment is by far the most important factor. I wouldn't hesitate to suggest that anyone buying a high-end full suspension bike from a shop, have a mechanic verify the alignment, or at the very least, if you're mechanically savvy, check the alignment yourself before letting the bike see dirt.
Nov. 8, 2022, 1:33 p.m. - Ryan Walters
I'd say alignment is by far the most important factor. I wouldn't hesitate to suggest that anyone buying a high-end full suspension bike from a shop, have a mechanic verify the alignment, or at the very least, if you're mechanically savvy, check the alignment yourself before letting the bike see dirt.