Anne-
I have a lightweight steel rigid MTB ('88 Schwinn Project KOM-10) and a
front suspended Al MTB ('06 Cannondale F400).
The rigid Schwinn can do almost anything the FS Cannondale can. But for
technical single track with obstacles, log crossings, etc, the FS
Cannondale is much more forgiving of my riding mistakes. I can land a jump
or hop on the Cannondale that would cause me to biff on the rigid MTB. A
more experienced off-roader could probably pull off the rigid bike on
technical singletrack, but I appreciate the head shock in these situations.
That said, the rigid steel Schwinn rides more sweetly on smooth surfaces.
I use the FS bike for off-road only, and the rigid Schwinn has been made
into a great townie bike.
Tim
On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 12:35 PM, Anne Paulson <anne.paul...@gmail.com>wrote:
> Good question. A related question is why would someone choose a bike
> with a front suspension, or a bike with a full suspension, over a
> rigid bike like the Hunq? Assuming that one is a normally skilled Riv
> rider (not a crazy stunt rider, but someone who is comfortable on
> gravel roads), when if ever would a suspension bike be a better
> choice?
>
> On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 5:43 AM, Brian Campbell <bdcampbel...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > I was wondering if anyone was using their Hunq as a "true" mountain
> bike? By
> > which, I mean, no racks, fenders or bags.While it is a very versatile
> > frameset, does anyone use theirs only in off road scenarios? If yes,
> what
> > are your thoughts on what it does well and maybe (shudder) what it does
> not
> > do well?
> >
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