With a caveat carved out just in case there’s some interest in racing in the future that we want to support, my kid has already been told that her first full suspension bike will be the first bike she buys herself.
My wife and I both only own hardtails these days (though I do sometimes test FS bikes). I’m not as fast downhill on my Walt as similarly capable friends on 6” travel bikes but I’m having just as much fun.
But again, we aren’t park riders or shuttlers and I get there are many philosophies on parenting and bikes.
Aug. 14, 2021, 7:18 p.m. - Andrew Major
With a caveat carved out just in case there’s some interest in racing in the future that we want to support, my kid has already been told that her first full suspension bike will be the first bike she buys herself. My wife and I both only own hardtails these days (though I do sometimes test FS bikes). I’m not as fast downhill on my Walt as similarly capable friends on 6” travel bikes but I’m having just as much fun. But again, we aren’t park riders or shuttlers and I get there are many philosophies on parenting and bikes.