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I are a 12 year old mountain biker. I have juvenile arthritis in my knees Should I get a full suspension bike rather than a hardtail?
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∙ 15y ago
Personally, I don't find that a full-suspension bike is any easier on my knees than a hard-tail. The only real benefit of a full-suspension bike is that any rocks, drops or bumps you go over will be softened and therefore put less up into the seat and your upper-body.
The only thing i can recommend is to just keep in a lower gear and don't push yourself so hard. I know it defeats the purpose of Mountain Biking but it is all i can think of.
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