Originally Posted by
jwlunt
Regarding the harsh ride: I disagree, but that probably has more to do with set up and the amount of weight was pushed onto the bars. I have a Thudbuster with is magnificent and doesn't take power away like most suspension.
Having too much weight on the hands will definitely ruin one's riding pleasure. Add rough roads and it becomes a very uncomfortable experience. Setup/bike fit is crucial for riding long hours in the saddle, and with wrong fit even short times in the saddle will be torture. My very first riding experience after a 20 year break was like that - torture. It put me off for quite a while, some more years in fact.