1 reduces vibration to the hands. ! ! !
2 allows easy traversal of slow, difficult terrain. !
3 enables high speed descents on bumpy trails.! ! !
4 allows sensitivity adjustment. !
5 preserves the steering characteristics of the bike. ! !
6 remains rigid during hard cornering. ! !
7 is lightweight. !
8 provides stiff mounting points for the brakes. !
9 fits a wide variety of bikes, wheels, and tires. ! ! ! !
10 is easy to install. !
11 works with fenders. !
12 instills pride. !
13 is affordable for an amateur enthusiast. !
14 is not contaminated by water. !
15 is not contaminated by grunge. !
16 can be easily accessed for maintenance. !
17 allows easy replacement of worn parts. ! !
18 can be maintained with readily available tools. !
19 lasts a long time. ! !
20 is safe in a crash. !