Originally Posted by
wolfchild
Never had that problem. I spend a lot of time out of the saddle and stand on the pedals a lot when riding over roots and rocks and bumpy trails. When I stand up the whole body acts as a suspension and soaks up the bumps.
I get what you are saying and I try to do the same...but don't always "notice" every trail feature in time to get out of the saddle. Especially when riding at night and some of the features are buried under snow and leaves right now.
Also using my body as suspension for an extended period of time makes my arms, knees and hip joints hurt. To me riding rigid is the equivalent of removing the shocks and struts in your car and replacing them with a brick. Nobody would want to drive that car.
We are getting hit with a snow storm this week. All those bumps will soon be buried under a groomed trail.