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furcifer said:There's no benefit of a rigid frame. In fact the opposite is true. That's just a fact. It seems odd to even argue it, there's +100 years of automotive technology to prove this. You can ride a rigid frame but it's stupid. I'm not sure what else there is to say?
You're simply wrong. A rigid frame has many advantages:
Longevity
Structural integrity
Weight
Maintenance
Mounting options
Internal space
Parts compatibility
Cost
Bicycles have been iterated for over 150 years, since before cars were a thing, and the vast majority of them are still rigidly framed. I think you're going out of your way to disregard what the rest of the world already understands. "More is more" doesn't work with bicycles. It turns them into something else that isn't as good as a bicycle.
Suspension bikes are toys designed primarily for people to spend money on. That's why there are few interchangeable standards for their suspension components-- you "fix" the bike by buying a new one. Real transportation bikes almost all have rigid frames, with a high degree of intercompatibility.