I really think you might be on to something. As a hardtail lover I wouldn't recommend one to a beginner basically ever because while you will end up with a better skillset there's a bigger learning curve so if it isn't fun why would you keep doing it. However your right about keeping a full-sus going requires time and knowledge that a lot of people either don't have or aren't interested in. So while I might like the idea of trying to get down the trails on a rigid singlespeed in reality most people are better served on a full sus trail bike that they need to maintain a little so it actually works
March 4, 2022, 10:56 a.m. - Briain
I really think you might be on to something. As a hardtail lover I wouldn't recommend one to a beginner basically ever because while you will end up with a better skillset there's a bigger learning curve so if it isn't fun why would you keep doing it. However your right about keeping a full-sus going requires time and knowledge that a lot of people either don't have or aren't interested in. So while I might like the idea of trying to get down the trails on a rigid singlespeed in reality most people are better served on a full sus trail bike that they need to maintain a little so it actually works