I will die on the hill that says a hard tail keeps you far more engaged with the typical type of trail people ride on the Shore and that invariably can make you a better and faster rider than lots of suspension. The caveat is that it takes more effort, both physically and mentally, to do that than to float along on lots of suspension. And it's harder on the body.
April 17, 2023, 8:24 a.m. - Mark
I will die on the hill that says a hard tail keeps you far more engaged with the typical type of trail people ride on the Shore and that invariably can make you a better and faster rider than lots of suspension. The caveat is that it takes more effort, both physically and mentally, to do that than to float along on lots of suspension. And it's harder on the body.