Is a fully a good choice? (back pains)

[Devold]

I know I know, I just got my lobster last weekend

But my BF is selling his Titus Rockstar 29er, because he's buying a another bike. It's a good price he gave me :-) and I think the bike fits me, I'll give it a try on the weekend.

I've got different problems with my back and joints.

Does anyone ride a fully because of medical problems or similar issues?

Big decisions

[Irulan]

It will be a smoother ride, certainly.

[thekarens]

If you mean a full suspension I love mine A lot of people will tell you that you need to start out on a hard tail, but I personally disagree with that. Since getting my FS I'm willing to try a lot more things than I was willing to on my hard tail and I don't feel as beat up. There is something to be said for a HT though, they are a lot of fun and if I ever get the funds I plan on a 29 HT.

[indysteel]

I don't have any physical issues that drove my decision to buy a FS bike, but yes, it is a nicer ride. That said, do you have back pain in general or are you having discomfort riding your new bike? If it's the latter, it could be that the fit or set up is off. Make an appointment with a fitter to see if there are things you can do to help. Or, if you're new to biking, it could be a matter of building some additional fitness and core strength--keeping in mind that you may have to work on building that fitness both on and off the bike.

Whether you're on a FS bike or a HT, it's important to remember that your own body is part of your suspension. Especially if you get out of the saddle for obstacles, you can make better use of your arms and legs to help absorb shocks.

[Devold]

If you mean a full suspension I love mine A lot of people will tell you that you need to start out on a hard tail, but I personally disagree with that. Since getting my FS I'm willing to try a lot more things than I was willing to on my hard tail and I don't feel as beat up. There is something to be said for a HT though, they are a lot of fun and if I ever get the funds I plan on a 29 HT.

It will be a smoother ride, certainly.

Thanks girls, it sounds promising

[Devold]

I don't have any physical issues that drove my decision to buy a FS bike, but yes, it is a nicer ride. That said, do you have back pain in general or are you having discomfort riding your new bike? If it's the latter, it could be that the fit or set up is off. Make an appointment with a fitter to see if there are things you can do to help. Or, if you're new to biking, it could be a matter of building some additional fitness and core strength--keeping in mind that you may have to work on building that fitness both on and off the bike.

Whether you're on a FS bike or a HT, it's important to remember that your own body is part of your suspension. Especially if you get out of the saddle for obstacles, you can make better use of your arms and legs to help absorb shocks.

It's not my new bike. It's my back in general. I do core training in gym three times a weekend. I'm new to mtb and doesn't ride wild or tecnical - it will never happen

Nice tips, I'll remember them

[Catrin]

Your back will appreciate the full suspension

[Devold]

I looooooove my new bike, though I haven't paid for it yet We took a long bike ride in differents forests today and The Titus Rockstar rocks She plows through everything and rolls perfectly

**** I'm a lucky girl, because I have the best BF in the world