Well here you are in a MTB video thread bemoaning suspension on MTBs it appears. I have no need for suspension for the type of largely smooth gravel I do. There are a few gravel bikes available with a short travel front suspension fork. I haven’t investigated lately but they were over $10k.
This is your take from the gravel thread.
As I said there, we see things very differently. I would view a suspension equipped mtb as more comfortable and more versatile.
I you really want to not be over biked and have a challenging ride then a penny farthing would meet those requirements. 