hardtail VS fullsuspension, hardtails don't recoil - Page 2

01-16-2007, 07:27 AM

Raptor wrote:
> Slack wrote:
> > On Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:30:49 -0800, Raptor <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> >> I have yet to see a full-suspension trials bike.
> >
> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> > --Slack
>
> Okay,
>
> I have yet to see a full-suspension trials bike without a motor.

Check out the Ryan Leech section of Progression.

R

01-18-2007, 01:23 AM

steve wrote:
> You have not said what type of riding you plan to do.
> If it is downhill racing , full suspension is definately the way to
> go.
> A small lump at high speed that the suspension could have absorbed
> will be enough to throw you off with a hard tail.
>
> For slow speed descents totally under control a hard tail should give
> better control but in most cases their will be a steep section or jump
> that you will have to drop down and suspension will help here

You are correct. I am a slower descent'er, so hardtail probably is
better for me. I'm more XC but aggressively, than a DHer.