Originally Posted by
Kapusta
FS has not been “controversial” outside of a luddite fringe for over 2 decades.
Most expereince mountain bikers find a place or mood for both FS and HT bikes..
BTW, if your friends need to be riding rigid singlespeeds with flat pedals. Otherwise they are just blowing smoke.
Bingo.
Can't say that I've seen FS being controversial anywhere.
I have both FS and Hardtail. While I prefer the FS there are instances where the trail dictates that a hardtail will be fine. Although the design of my FS bike makes it act like a hardtail in some instances.