Should you get a bike with a suspension fork? Even if you do most of your riding on the paved road, the answer is pretty short and simple: YES.

Why are full suspension mountain bikes or front suspension mountain bikes better than one without? 

First of all, contrary to common belief, owning a mountain bike does not limit you only to riding on a mountain trail or off the road. Mountain bikes can equally be good for riding on the road or pavement.

Secondly, sooner or later, you will decide to go off the beaten track. The most likely reason would be to avoid the traffic. A typical road bike will not give you the ease or comfort that a mountain bike can offer with its suspension fork that can absorb the shocks along the way.

Buying a mountain bike for general purpose riding is becoming more common nowadays. Mountain bikes are durable, adaptable machines that can be used for a wide variety of purposes, including riding to work, touring or just getting out for a pleasant or rough ride on a sunny day.