Originally Posted by
jimc101
Why does it have to fold?
Can't remember ever seeing any viable off the shelf folding full suspension MTB's, only cheap ones like this, which would not survive a good day off road. You can get some hardtails, like the Dahon Flow, but these cost a lot, there oneon Amazon for $2500. You could get a regular bike converted with S & S Couplings, if it was steel, and there are not may Steel suspension frames arround; again these cost alot.
Well, i prefer folding because i can take it more places. And a mountain bike, because- well... i can go even more places. I go out of town a lot and i figured i would get a MTB so im not bored on my downtime, while also being able to take it back into the hotel or relative's house im staying in.