Mountain Biking - Old School hardtail or new but low end full suspension?

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urbanknight
01-31-10, 09:35 PM
I have a restores 2000 Rockhopper (9 speed Deore, V-brakes) and now am considering buying a ~2007 K2 Sidewinder (8 speed Alivio, mech disc brakes) to have a more comfy ride and better traction - I like hitting the singletracks and rough stuff. Is it worth considering for recreational cross country riding, and possibly the occasional trip to a freeride park?

mzeffex
01-31-10, 09:52 PM
I'd stick to the hard tail. I rode one of the side winders before actually, and it was way too bouncy.
never
02-01-10, 12:29 AM
Stick with the hardtail.

plasticmaam12
02-01-10, 12:46 AM
Stick with the hardtail.
+1
urbanknight
02-01-10, 01:09 AM
Well, that was overhwelming. I'll stick with the hardtail. I like being able to carry 2 bottles anyway.
victim
02-01-10, 01:35 AM
How about a used but high end full suspenion?
urbanknight
02-01-10, 08:33 AM
How about a used but high end full suspenion?
I only considered buying the K2 because the asking price was $100. Looks like the guy sold it anyway. Some day in the distant future (maybe my 40th or 50th b-day), I'll buy a couple of new, fancy shmancy bikes.
Dilberto
04-26-10, 12:43 AM
My 19-pound hardtail is almost as fast as my 16lb road bike:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk20/Dilberto88/Light%20Bikes/DSCN0585.jpg