For Matt

Let the debate begin: do you need a suspension fork? I'm biased. I ride "mountain bike trails" on a cyclocross bike, and every once in a while, I ride "mountain bike trails" on my road bike. (That probably explains how I've broken 3 bikes during the last 4 years.)

My friend Matt is moving to Santa Cruz from Philadelphia, and he asked me the innocuous question, "Should I ditch my suspension fork?" Matt, here are some photos of some trails around Santa Cruz (from my old commute, in fact) so that you can decide for yourself. I think you know my vote.







Ride safely and happy trails.