Full or front only suspension mountain bikes? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

PAUL W · 12-29-2007, 09:17 AM

Full or front only suspension mountain bikes?

Hi, looking for a mountain bike. Into road bikes really, but fancy one for up in the 'Lakes' {UK Cumbria}.

Also may go to the Alps summer 08, go up on some of the cable cars and back down on the bike.

Want to be able to fit rear mudguard as I do not want to spoil my Lycra - will use it in the rain / mud on and off road.

I had a go on a full suspension jobber, felt very odd, bouncing up and down, even when pedaling and the flay, so may just go for front suspension only, plus that way I can also fit my youngest's tow along bike and a pannier rack too. Don't think you can do so on full suspension ones?

Looking for disk brakes too.

Sale at Halfords - they look OK at £400.

What the best mountain bike / best place buy?

Ta!