I bought a hardtail ( Norco storm 3 , 100 mm front travel). I rode it in trails and downhill and i mostly stand up when going down but when riding up , my butt hurts when sitting and riding up and also when riding on rough FLAT trails. I Want to get a seat cushion with padded shorts.
But i also want to switch to a full suspension. ( My bike store offers a free swap or upgrade within 30 days of purchase). But i cant decide which bike to upgrade to.
Below are the links among which im interested. Please have a look and suggest me one bike please. Budget is below 2099 AUD.
Merida RC 300: https://www.99bikes.com.au/merida-22-one-twenty-rc-300-teal-blue-lime
Merida 400: https://www.99bikes.com.au/merida-22-one-twenty-7-400-orange-black
Silverback Stratos AL Elite: https://www.99bikes.com.au/silverback23-stratos-al-elite-grey-black
Silverback Slider MS: https://www.99bikes.com.au/silverback23-slider-ms-rainbow-silver
NOTE: Why is stratos AL full price is more than slider's full price, even though slider has more sus travel?
Also i dont necessarily want to spend 2099 AUD, if Merida 300 is enough with seat cusion and padded shorts.
Please provide suggestions. Cheers!
by Cautious-Fondant329