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But does riding a full sus eventually get boring/ take the challenge out of local stuff?
I think it depends on how much travel the bike has, and how it uses it.
For e.g. riding an 8" travel DH bike on mild stuff will be funny at first, then dull.
Trail bikes seem to start at 130mm rear travel then go to around 150, beyond that you're into Enduro - Santa Cruz Megatower type thing which is (IIRC) 160mm both ends.
Unless you're hitting Innerleithan/similar or head to the Alps regularly I'd stick with something a bit smaller - I think most UK stuff sits between the Tallboy and the Hightower tbh. And can be done on a hardtail if you're feeling like it.
Dammit
I’m stuck on what bike I want, partly due to lack of test rides. Marple/ Peak District area mainly, very occasional trail centres but not into jumping or big drops. I guess our local trails are fairly steep and rocky but not Lake District standard!
Currently I have a Scott scale- this is fine for local xc races and marathons and does ok on local trails.
After riding a mates canyon full sus I liked how the back wheel gripped more and let me push on the rocky stuff more. But does riding a full sus eventually get boring/ take the challenge out of local stuff?
Is the answer basically have 2 bikes?