Originally Posted by
Dahon.Steve
I've said it before, if the bike manfacturer is not going to invest in a costly frame suspension system, then they shouldn't even bother. I would rather have buy a Thudbuster for a nonsuspended frame than one that's cheaply built into the bike.
I've never ridden the Mini but would definitely agree with this statement (based on all the comments regarding the bobbing which seems to plague many full suspension designs). It seems the Mini would be better as a rigid frame that's spec'd with Big Apple tires and a sprung saddle. This should hold the price point, and if enthusiasts wanted to, they could spring (pun intended) for a Thudbuster.