Originally Posted by
Clem von Jones
Suspensions are a moronic marketing gimmick. There will never be a bike suspension as sophisticated as your arms and legs. Just raise yourself off the saddle over big bumps and problem solved. Sure race bikes are faster with suspension forks over the rough stuff, but who cares? You're not racing. You're going for a bicycle ride and don't need a broken neck caused from excessive speed.
Come ride a mile in my shoes. 6" of travel kicks ass, and I use all of it. Rocks and big rocks here in MA. I like to finish my ride of say 2-4 hrs being able to walk. And not be beat up. Dude, do you even shread bro?