Excellent answer above IMO. Ride what feels good to you. For years I rode a SS rigid bike and seemingly had as much fun as my friends on their much more complex bikes. As age crept in, I've added gears and suspension and am still having a blast albeit on a heavier, more expensive bike. There are those like a friend who purchased a $9K bike several years ago and proceeded to upgrade many parts in order to lighten it further.
Last edited by 2old; 01-21-22 at 10:22 AM.