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Originally Posted by Z-man
What drawbacks do full suspension bikes have for simple road riding?
What about those bikes with have just a front suspension fork?
Thanks for the info folks!
-Z
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I was looking at purchasing a new mb a few years ago and I test rode a Fuji full suspension and hated it. It bounced up and down while peddling up hills and seemed to zap a lot of my forward momentum. It also weighed a lot more than a hard-tail. I don't do a lot of aggressive off-road downhills so any kind of suspension system just didn't seem like a good fit for me.
I looked at all the different bikes you have listed and they all seem to do what you need them to do. Like some have said, get the most expensive one you can (if you are using points and not cash) and ride it for a while. Then if you want something more aggressive, craigslist it and look for something more sturdy like a used Specialized.
First thing I would change on any bike are the grips and the seat (and pedals if you can.) That is where you contact the bike and will probably notice the most change. Definitely spend the coin on a good seat.