I think comparing the Crosstrail to something like a Sirrus is the right thing to do, so you can see if you like the suspension or not. Some people prefer it, some do it. It's just that -- a personal preference and nothing more. I have two hybrids that I ride regularly. One is a 2015 Trek with a suspension fork and the other is a 1997 Trek with a rigid chrome-moly fork. I enjoy both bikes for different reasons, and the suspension fork is part of that difference.