What exactly is suspension damping? 10 confusing MTB terms explained

Luke Marshall and Tom Marvin sit down to discuss confusing MTB terminology

Scott Windsor / Our Media

Published: April 26, 2024 at 4:00 pm

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, our recently winged technical writer Luke Marshall joins senior technical editor Tom Marvin to clear up some of the more confusing mountain biking terminology.

From suspension to helmets, passing body armour on the way, the team talk through core concepts and the resulting feel when out on the trails.

Details on dampers, suspension travel and non-newtonian fluids are all spilled, with Luke and Tom providing quick and clear explanations.

If there's a term you don't understand, email us at podcast@bikeradar.com and we'll do our best to answer it.

We also have a full bike component jargon buster on-site, which details every component on your road, gravel, hybrid or mountain bike.

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