Stumpjumper FSR Comp

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Just had my bike nicked.

I used to have a SJ hardtail comp and loved it. I don't know whether to get another hardtail or take the jump and get the full sus version.

I am embarrassed to say that I mainly sued my hardtail for commuting - but I would take it off road about once a week.

Does anyone know if you can fully lock out the full sus so that it rides like a hardtail? My commute is not that long so commuting is not that important a consideration. When I go off road there are some very steep climbs.

Be grateful for general views on whether I should stick with teh hardtail or go for the full suss.

thedktor

Yes you can lock out both ends, but..... it doesnt feel quite as taught or lively as a hardtail.

Of course, for the same money you can get a top quaility, light hardtail, but for me suspension wins everytime.

The Spec FSR is a fantastic bike, I'm sure you would not be dissapointed but best try before you buy.....

TD

Rockhopper

Superb bike, i bought one last week. However the large version weighs 11kg which doesn't sound much but its 1kg heavier than my S Works hardtail. Thats 10% heavier!!

Seagull

Why would you want your full suss to climb like a hardtail off-road. A bit of travel when going uphill increases traction and reduces fatigue. Get something with adjustable damping i.e. pro-pedal.

If the frames right then its all irrelevant anyway. I have pro-pedal and never use it, my frame doesn't bob unecessarily when climbing.

my photos NYM biking routes My full Suss My Hardtail

thedktor

If your climbs are relatively smooth then stick with a hardtail. I can't get enough of suspension myself and am more than happy to accept the extra weight.

I just find it so much less tiring not to be continually battered by bumps - not helped by a lack of padding perhaps [;)]

TD