Weight of a mtb compared to a Trek hybrid

[Irulan]

I just don't get the

I want a high-quality, lightweight, full-suspension mountain bike for the dirt trails that the Trek just can't maneuver. If mtb's are built to take punishment, it should be fine for bad weather days (snow, etc) that are infrequent here. I would be using it for weekend rides and a few randon in Winter and frequent in Summer weekday rides when I want to do a run after work.

um, it's all about the rider, not the bike. Now if you want a more plush ride on the trails, THAT I can understand, but if anything a hardtail is more maneuverable because it is are both lighter and more responsive to body english.

More stable in rain, snow or whatever is going to be about tire choice, not what kind of suspension you have.

Put me in the ranks of the confused on this one. A FS for anything resembling commuting or commuter alternate is overkill. A FS for winter riding, just asking for trouble. Plus, on anything flat, smooth or not technical even the best designed FS will suck away some of your energy transmission through the suspension unless you lock it out so you might as well go HT or rigid anyway.

I have both a Kona and Specialized full suspensions that I love, but only for trail riding. I'm convinced that they would be thieve magnets used around town, especially at a bus stop ( are you mad?)

my two cents is all. My vote would be for a dedicated trail bike, full suspension for the plushness of the ride, and another bike for weather/bus stop etc.

irulan