The troubles with that one are:
- the 6-gear rear identifies it as a freewheel rear hub. Those are inherently weaker than cassette/freehub rears. They have a longer unsupported part of the axle. Might be OK for either a lighter rider, or a very careful rider. But at average or above average weight, all it takes is a careless drop off a curb and you've bent or broken the rear axle.
At the very least,try finding one with a 7-speed rear. That way, if your rear wheel fails, you can replace it with a cassette wheel and still keep your current shifters. Or go for one with a 8/9-speed rear.T hat's almost always associated with a cassette wheel, and you get the stronger design from the beginning.
And while it might sound as bragging or elitistic, I sincerely agree with the statement that poor suspension is worse than no suspension.
It's heavy, and sloppy, and just doesn't work particularly well. Might soak up some vibration if you're riding on cobbles or crossing a rail/tram track but that's about it.
With a rigid fork, at least you have the pleasure of a bike that's reasonably responsive and consistent in its handling.



If you're just an occasional rider, don't worry about geometry. Almost everything is rideable. The body adapts.
While there certainly are differences, you need to be a something a lot more than an occasional rider before you can say with honesty that it's the geometry that's keeping you from doing this or that on a particualr bike.Worry a little about size and comfort though.


Not really. There are still plenty of parts available that'll fit a bike like that. But you can't count on a randomly chosen shop to have them at home, or be willing to mount them for you.