Agree on the hardtail efficiency myth. I was surprised to find I was faster climbing my full sus on my nearest trail network, and I think you're spot on that it's the difference between taking weight off the saddle a bit over even small roots and rocks that you'd just monster truck through with rear travel.
July 15, 2021, 9:57 p.m. - DadStillRides
Agree on the hardtail efficiency myth. I was surprised to find I was faster climbing my full sus on my nearest trail network, and I think you're spot on that it's the difference between taking weight off the saddle a bit over even small roots and rocks that you'd just monster truck through with rear travel.