Originally Posted by
freeranger
Nice!! Congrats on the new bike. No experience with full susp., but it would seem to me that it would be less bouncy than a hardtail. So long as the suspension is set up correctly, and it's a good design (which I'm sure Orbea is), seems it would soak up bumps roots, etc. I know my hardtail bounces around on roots, and such. As mentioned, though, I have no experience with full susp.
It allows you to pick are more direct line thru obstacles, knowing that the suspension deals with the bumps. On long rides saves energy and you feel less fatigued.