I love my long travel hardtail! (got a ragley bagger). It's so lively and fun, I just don't miss having suspension! I would miss having gears though if I went SS.
XC bike is in mind too, it's a dilemma. But then again, I can't really ride trail type parts as the farmers threatened to prosecute me if seen on their land again. Exact reason I did road.
Sorry bro - there's always ways to get out riding. I don't drive either, I either have to ride to the trails or bum a lift off someone else. Gets you fit riding out though