Originally Posted by cream.soda

i think i'd take a fuel ex over an fsrxc... i've never tried out a fuel but from what i've heard the fsrxc is heavier, bulkier and the fsr design makes the rear suspension stiffer than the trek's pivot design.

even though i like speccy

try out different brands though, maybe you don't like the amount of suspension bob in one bike compared to another. always great to compare bike feels, rather than just basing the decision on brand and mix of components alone.