Getting more out of your ride with an MRP spring

If you've been eyeing a coil shock for your mountain bike lately, you've likely seen the mrp spring pop up in just about every forum thread or gear review. It's one of those upgrades that seems simple on the surface—after all, it's just a coiled piece of metal—but it can completely change how your bike behaves on the trail. Most of us start out on air shocks because they're easy to tune with a shock pump, but there's a certain point where you start craving that "stuck to the ground" feeling that only a coil can provide. ...

February 22, 2026 · 7 min · Tes Robin