TL/DR If you’re riding technical mountain trails, you’ll benefit greatly from suspension. But for most commuters, urban riders, and those who ride primarily on roads or light trails, a high-quality rigid bike — like those from Priority Bicycles — will keep you rolling smoothly with less hassle. This video explores the pros and cons of suspension on a bicycle, helping riders decide if suspension is the right choice for their riding style and terrain. What does suspension do? Control & Grip: On rough terrain, suspension helps keep your tires in contact with the ground by absorbing bumps and impacts, maintaining traction and improving safety. Comfort: It reduces vibrations and shocks that reach the rider, lowering fatigue and enabling longer, more enjoyable rides. These benefits make suspension especially valuable on mountain bikes, where terrain is uneven and loose. Downsides of suspension Weight: Suspension systems (front forks and rear shocks) add significant weight compared to a rigid frame. Complexity & Maintenance: Suspension components are mechanically more complicated and require regular maintenance, which can add to the cost of ownership. When should you choose suspension? For mountain biking, particularly over technical trails with rocks, roots, and loose soil, suspension is essential. If you ride mainly on pavement, smooth gravel, or hard-packed dirt, a rigid bike without suspension can be lighter, faster, and lower-maintenance — while still being comfortable if properly designed. Priority 600HXT: The 600HXT combines a massive gear range, lightning-fast multi-gear changes, and an all-conditions belt drive in a fun-to-ride package.. Priority 600ADX: A hardtail that's ready for anything. Gates Carbon Belt Drive paired with the Pinion Smart.Shift technology, shifting is lightning-fast, taking just 0.2 seconds, as you take a hairpin transition to a climb, or as you crest the next rollng hill before the rock garden descent.