JimmyB
pfm Member
I've had full suspension for x-country and although not super expensive was a decent spec four bar and reasonably light. Allowed me to roll over tree roots and rocks fast.
However, I've always gone back to my 2001 Gary Fisher hardtail (admittedly all that's left is the frame) as it climbs better, I enjoy the skill it takes to get down horrible gnarly stuff rather than just rolling over stuff fast, and I can do pretty much all of the stuff at the trail centres.
I wouldn't bother with full suss for x-country nowadays, only for downhill stuff like the Alps where you do need it.
I did have my eye on an Orbea a few years back, lovely bike, but I like my climbs and realised it just wouldn't get used to anywhere near its potential.
My next plan is to maybe recreate the GF in titanium after finding a certain bike builder just half a mile away who does the prototypes for the UK brands....
(@SteveG - next to The Free Company)
However, I've always gone back to my 2001 Gary Fisher hardtail (admittedly all that's left is the frame) as it climbs better, I enjoy the skill it takes to get down horrible gnarly stuff rather than just rolling over stuff fast, and I can do pretty much all of the stuff at the trail centres.
I wouldn't bother with full suss for x-country nowadays, only for downhill stuff like the Alps where you do need it.
I did have my eye on an Orbea a few years back, lovely bike, but I like my climbs and realised it just wouldn't get used to anywhere near its potential.
My next plan is to maybe recreate the GF in titanium after finding a certain bike builder just half a mile away who does the prototypes for the UK brands....
(@SteveG - next to The Free Company)