Hey Kivin. Opinions you see all over the internet, may not be good for you. Instead, I would just try two types and decide that way. Some stores have demo rentals that you can use for a day or two. I used to have full suspension bikes, rigid, and few with just a front suspension. I like to take my bike anywhere I want, and ride it with an average speeds anywhere between 13 and 15 mph. I ride a lot on rail trails (paved and unpaved), gravel country roads and on some paved roads. I also ride on some sidewalks that double as a bike routes, that connect to the trails. There is many curbs and imperfections on them. Hybrid with front suspension is giving me speed I want even on these rough parts. I can't imagine riding 50-100 miles on a bike without front suspension, unless on a nice, paved road.