Not quite as popular as front suspension, rear shocks play a great part in keeping your bike planted and remaining in the saddle riding comfortably and in control.
We’ve created specific rear shock reviews for every mountain bike discipline you can think of. From XC and trail riding shocks, to enduro and downhill, with an article about solid budget options thrown in for good measure.
Coil shocks have made a dramatic comeback onto the mountain bike scene. So it’s only fitting that we’ve also created articles featuring the best coil shocks for enduro and trail riding.
As you can see we’ve decided to dig deep to add value for every single niche out there, so whatever your rear suspension needs are, you’ll find it in any of the following articles.
Best picks in rear shock reviews
The top 13 best rear shocks for trail riding in 2023
In this article I’m going to provide you with an overview of the very best rear shocks for trail riding, encompassing probably the biggest mountain bike discipline.
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The top 7 best enduro mountain bike rear shocks in 2023
In this article I’m going to be sharing my thoughts on what I feel are the best enduro mountain bike rear shocks.
With established brands like Fox and RockShox running the same type of shocks for yea
The top 7 best rear shocks for downhill in 2023
If there’s one thing apparent from this list of the best rear shocks for downhill riding, it’s that coil shocks are omnipresent in the pro circuit. This could just as well be a list about the best coi
The top 3 best budget rear shocks in 2023
With this article I’ll be giving you my thoughts on the best budget rear shocks out there, no small task considering the staggering prices you need to pay for a sample of one of the established brands
The top 4 best coil shocks for enduro in 2023
In this article I’m going to give you a number of the best coil shocks for enduro riding.
I believe one of the biggest benefits of coil shocks from a short term perspective is the way you can plough
The top 5 best coil shocks for trail bikes in 2023
In this article I’m going to give you my thoughts on what the best coil shocks for trail bikes are.
If there’s one area where discussion tends to be most heated, it has to do with mountain bike
The top 5 best rear shocks for cross country in 2023
In this article I’m going to delve into the best rear shocks for cross country riding. The list turned out to be a rather varied one.
It’s interesting to learn that unlike front suspension, the gamut