only fully rigid? pfft.

I have solid rubber tires on my rigid bike. No air. Air is for wussy

I just ordered a hard tail not really having a clue as to what I should have gotten. I went hardtail because it seems that you can get more bike for your money and seemingly less maintenance issues. Are there certain types of terrain which dictate what type of bike, FS versus HT, one should use or is it simply a matter of personal preference? I live in the foothills of the Appalachian mtns. so we have all kinds of terrain here. Thanks!

IMHO... You are going to be standing on technical and downhill sections, using your arms and legs for your suspension, no mater what type of bike you have. The beauty of the rear suspension is in all the rest of the ride, where you can sit comfortably while pedalling over smaller junk.

That's pretty much how I'm seeing it now.

My MTB only has a suspension fork and seatpost, which goes with the idea of, if the terrain is difficult enough, I'll be standing anyway; but if I'm just cruising, the seatpost absorbs the annoying bumps. I get the (relative) pedaling efficiency of a hardtail (but without a lockout fork, unfortunately) and comfort when I need it.

I think that FS is more of a benefit if I want to pedal harder/more often on difficult terrain. I'd figure that my hardtail would be moving too much.

I have non-suspensionless in the front and non-rigidless in the rear. That, combined with my clip pedals, and v-breaks (I only use the rear), means I can ride anything.

Ahhh, okay...you'd have to be a little strange to say things like that...

" It's also a better workout because you get to experience pedal bob."

hmm, never really thought about it that way...lol

I remember last week there was a thread I said was the funniest....I take it back, this is. The misinformation and lack of knowledge is really comical. Some of the answers given were actually correct

What? On this forum? Nooooooooooo......

I suppose the same could be said for any forum.

I think the funniest part so far is when people assume suspensions primary function is for drops..hahaha...

You rock!!

^yes

psh, rubber? Lame.

all the real riders run right on the rim.