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Is it worth it to get a front suspension for a mountain bike used primarily on the road?

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Is it worth it to get a front suspension for a mountain bike used primarily on the road?

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Is it worth it to get a front suspension for a mountain bike when it’s used primarily for road? No it would be a waste. Suspensions were designed for off road riding not pavement. Most people don’t realize the added effort in riding a bike with suspension. Add your weight plus the weight of the bike and with every pedal stroke you make as a rider you have too compensate for the bouncing effect created by your front suspension and that’s a waste of motion and energy. A Full Suspension is worse. If I were buying a bike for road use it would be a Road Bike or possibly a Hybrid, they’re easier to ride, less effort, faster and probably lighter. A lot more enjoyable for you as a rider.