Originally Posted by bikerinblack

does anybody still ride bikes with no suspension, front or rear? i realize people do with low riders and everything. but im talking mountain biking of any kind, doesnt matter how soft or hard. i recently gave my younger brother (12 yrs. old) my old 13 in. trek 800. the bike is all cromoly with entry level sram shifters, and v brakes. he is only a kid but i am wondering if he should have at least entry level rock shox judys or even some entry level manotuis.