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Originally Posted by Scooter
I know a full suspension is overkill for the street, but I would also like to get back into some dirt riding. We have a lot of bad roads around town, so a more cushy ride would be better than my carbon race bike. I thought of a fat bike, but I will be riding some hills...it just doesn't seem practical.
My back issues are mainly lower back. The rough roads don't help. Long distance riding is not likely for the future.
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I don't get the whole single speed thing. Maybe it is because I'd like to continue being able to walk for another few decades. The fat bike is great for snow, but beyond that it is another phenomenon that I don't quite understand. I've been around bikes all my life, and was deep into it back in the late 80's through early 90s, and have watched from afar with a few purchases since then. I actually had a Moots YBB which was an early form of "full suspension." It made a difference and was a great solution depending on what you needed. That said, much of my serious trail riding was done full rigid as it was before suspension tech became widespread. A good fat tire does give you some relief, as does knowing how to "ride light" - something that has been lost on a generation that has grown up with car drop-offs and 5" of rear travel.
Despite the old-guy rant, most of my miles are on the FS tandem. It is a beast but very fun to ride. I sold my FS mtn bike as I figured if I was riding it would be with my wife and we'd rather do the tandem. I do still have a Salsa Vaya, which has wider road tires and I have it set up with a fairly upright position. Only problem is that I *hate* riding on LA streets so it doesn't get ridden very often. If I'm on the pavement, it is on the tandem which is a bit harder for a motorist to miss seeing.
Bottom line - for double duty a short travel FS bike (SC Superlight, Salsa Spearfish) would be a fun choice.