Originally Posted by deerhoof
Thanks for the reply. I would probably use my cannondale f600 with racks. I think having a lockable shock would be nice. Do you prefer a ridgid fork or suspension?
I've done both but would go with front suspension for serious off-road. It's not just a comfort issue but also a control issue. Front suspension gives you better control on ruts and bad roads. A lockable shock would be nice if you have to ride pavement to link off-road sections.