Does anyone make a SS full-susp MTB for petite rider?

[Aggie_Ama]

Emily - as an avid MTBer, and an avid SSer, I can safely say that a FS SS MTB is nearly impossible. Having broken derailleurs while in the woods, and needing to quickly do a SS conversion just to get home, the issue with pivots and suspension changing the chain line causes significant issues (as in, you can't keep the chain on) - just as Spokewench said.

Oddly one of our best mechanics in Austin races a full-suspension Specialized Epic he has converted to SS. My husband even insisted I had not seen the bike properly and it must be a 1x10. I didn't think it was possibly either because of the issues being mentioned. However he has torched the field on technical courses with it. That being said is he a true genius with mechanical things and I don't think it is something I would recommend for home maintenance unless you're also a wiz at mechanics. He also admitted it was the project of several failures in the shop and I don't think it is something even he would recommend to many others.

I think the suggestion of something like a Pugsly or a suspension seat post are the best solutions for you Emily.

[emily_in_nc]

I think the suggestion of something like a Pugsly or a suspension seat post are the best solutions for you Emily.

Thanks Amanda. I agree with you. I still haven't gotten around to measuring my seatpost to see if I have clearance for the short-travel Thudbuster, but I am hoping I do. We're going on one of our longer rides tomorrow to do some birding, so I should have a chance after that ride. The bikes are locked up in a shed right now, and I never seem to think of it when I actually have the bike out!