[greglepore]

Z-any suspension absorbs pedaling energy, the more money you spend the less it does this while still being compliant. Inexpensive full suspension bikes have busihings instead of bearings and no rear shock to speak of, just a spring. They're awful.

If you're just using this on roads , get a non suspended bike if they offer one, it'll be fine on smooth trails too. If all you can get is suspended, it'd be nice if the fork has a lockout, some do.

And for everyone suggesting Z buy elsewhere, he's doing this with reward points from work, so choices are limited. The bike will have little resale value, so flipping it is not really an option.