Originally Posted by
tmhalbert
This is actually very helpful! I never would have thought about the full suspension changing handling. I was just wanting a softer ride for my out of shape fat a... oh well
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Getting suspension to handle well is very tricky engineering. Just a decent fork is $400-$500.
But for the type of riding you describe, you'd don't need it. Fat tyres at a reasonable pressure will do what want:
Balloon Bike
Get an all rigid bike and fit the widest Big Bens that will will squeeze in and then run at the lowest pressure you can get away with.