A riders perspective on the values of "accoutrements" changes a bit once he or she becomes AARP eligable. More so if the riding surface includes broken pavment and rocky roads.
Sort of. That doesn't keep the rubber on the road when the going gets rough. But it does provide a somewhat smoother ride.
true hack and one can part company of the seat if you dont get off your butt in the rough
Jumping curbs if you have loads of travel on front shock can be difficult for old men like myself a burn on my leg has covered the scars and I rode home for well needed nana nap
Industry Hack has some good points for sure.
I ride a Crosstrail to commute to work...in nicer weather. The front suspension is easily adjusted stiff so it doesn't give unless you need it to give. One draw back I see with my bike is in the case you like to lift over curbs. Anytime you try to lift the front of the bike over a bump, curb or sidewalk you top out the suspension.
Hard frame riders do this quite often so it is an adjustment in riding style.
I love my Crosstrail. but looking to get more competitive with a road bike this spring.
and I rode home for well needed nana nap 
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