29er Choice: SS Rigid or Entry-level suspension/low level components
After years of road riding I have recently begun mountain biking. I inherited an older entry level 26er HT (suntour fork/acera derailleurs/v brakes) but I think I'd like to go 29er. If I get a new bike, I probably won't be able to afford anything with decent components or suspension anyway so should I just go rigid SS? Most of my riding will be in Patapsco State Park in Maryland which is hilly/fairly technical.