Hard to Soft

[Dirtbreath]

 

Do some core exercises so your back can take the pounding from riding a hardtail

 

Practise riding "lightly" on the bike. Dont grip your bars, easy on the brakes.

 

How well attuned is your backside to your saddle?

 

[WorcesterWheelers]

Converting to tubeless, lekker fat UST tyres, imported bibshorts and a thudbuster or other suspension seatpost will all make a difference.

 

Getting all of the above, would probably also cost you the same as looking aroud for a bargain on thehub for a 2nd hand dual suspension frame...