Front Shock Summary
If you want to keep your front wheel on the ground and remain in control over technical terrain, then a suspension fork is a good thing to have. Forks are built to handle certain kinds of terrain and riding styles based on the rider's needs. Use the comparison tool to help sort out which fork is right for you.

XC forks are built to be lighter and more adept at moving fast over moderate terrain.

AM forks are the jack of all trades; while they might not excel at any one style, they are pretty darn good anywhere on the mountain.

FR forks are built for going big. If you're hucking off a jump or practicing for a trails comp, this is the fork for you.

DH forks are the Hummers of the MTB world... and not those new wussy, "I don't like the outdoors, but I need something really big to haul my kids around" Hummers... but the badass, no thrills, "I eat rocks and mud for breakfast and get out of my way or you'll be flattened" Hummers. If you think wearing body armor is just another part of the ride, then these are for you.
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