Originally Posted by
rydabent
How ever with having suspension when seated, and pretty much solid when standing, they should not be totally discounted. The simplicity of the design is attractive. There is only one large long lasting pivot.
My son owned a Gary Fisher bike with a similar design. The trick to riding his at least was staying seated. On steep uphills I had to stay in contact with at least the very nose of the saddle. Otherwise the bike felt like a pogo stick.
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