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I upgraded from a Trek xm700+ with a front shock. Both served me well but I don't miss the shock. Yep, they're both commuter/cruiser type bikes, so probably no
by tmccrary55 5y ago
I upgraded from a Trek xm700+ with a front shock. Both served me well but I don't miss the shock.
Yep, they're both commuter/cruiser type bikes, so probably not best offroad.
Both have the top end Bosch Class 3 motor, so they're usually against the rules on trails in my area.
- NathanielK 5y agoBeing pedantic, the suspension of the xm700+ doesn't have a shock. Its a simple coil spring that gives the wheel some room to wiggle. Shock absorbers actually dissipate that energy with oil/air/rubber. If you ride it like a bicycle and try to avoid potholes and curbs, simpler designs work great.