Originally Posted by
Hamster65
I used to own a Y3 and although it was the heaviest of the Y series (far heavier than the Y26) and the least expensive (a mere $800.00), it was a great bike and I never had any problems out of it during the 3+ years I rode it. Before that I had a hard tail.......a 3700 if I'm not mistaken and it was much less forgiving on rough trails than the Y3.
As for which one to choose, it all depends on which suspension type you like. Personally, I'd take a lesser full suspension over a higher quality hard tail any day.
I disagree. I'd take the higher quality hardtail any day over a cheap full suspension bike. Better parts spec and lighter weight on the hardtail. With a lesser fully, you get a tank of a frame and it's plastered with low end parts. A higher end full suspension bike would be a more understandable thing than saying a lower end full suspension bike is superior to a higher end hardtail.
I've given the full suspension bike thing a try, but I have found it is simply not for me. It's just that I find I prefer a hardtail that can take a licking.