Originally Posted by JohnBerry

Crookneez:

I do not very much like front suspensions for riding on black-top, as they seem to "wobble" on curves (I'm 6' 1" and 105 kg (235 lbs), and I the only times I have used bikes with suspensions is when I have rented them for long fully-loaded tours and there has been no alternative, so that might have something to do with it). If the suspension is too soft they can also do unexpected things when you have to brake suddenly. Riders more experienced with suspensions might disagree with these comments, though.