Originally Posted by
prj71
Absolutely an untrue statement.
No. Rigid forks offer less control and speed because the fork/and bike get bounced all around the trail. Suspension allows the tires to stay planted to the ground for better control and speed over obstacles.
You'd do yourself a favor by not even commenting anymore on this thread since you have no clue what you are talking about.
how often does the average person come across singletrack challenging enough to call the need for suspension? 1%? Less?
If you like to have suspension on singletrack that isn't too challenging, you're simply using the extra shock absorption to tackle terrain instead of sheer riding skill. Nothing can replace rider skill when it comes to getting that front axle over obstacles yourself.
in terms of speed and agility, on gravel, pavement and most types of singletrack, you will never come close to a properly balanced rider using rigid.