Originally Posted by
kunoichi
Quick question, Is suspension a potential weakpoint? I'm looking at two used bikes in particular. The one that looks like it has a more solid frame has suspension.
I'll let others answer, since I know nearly nothing about suspensions. The only reason I said that is that some (all?) suspensions need to be tuned to rider weight (if they can). A heavier rider might almost bottom out a suspension that's tuned for a lighter rider, and therefore not really get much benefit from it.
So my suggestion was merely intended to spare you the hassle of wondering/thinking about that and potentially having to get something tuned up at a bike shop.
It's my personal opinion that a lot of bikes are sold with suspensions more because customers expect them/want them "just in case" than because they're needed for the riding that's actually happening.