"but for most riders, the difference between a faux-bar and a 6-Bar system on the trail probably doesn't matter"
I think you're grossly underestimating people. Maybe most couldn't tell you the theoretical differences to be expected, and many might not be able to precisely articulate the differences even after riding them, but I know a lot of people who go hard enough that they can feel (like this one, dislike that one) the differences even if they can't present the stats like a seasoned suspension tester. And some people just plain go faster and/or smoother (less breaking shit), without even trying, on a system that better matches their style.
July 11, 2022, 12:30 p.m. - Justin White
"but for most riders, the difference between a faux-bar and a 6-Bar system on the trail probably doesn't matter" I think you're grossly underestimating people. Maybe most couldn't tell you the theoretical differences to be expected, and many might not be able to precisely articulate the differences even after riding them, but I know a lot of people who go hard enough that they can feel (like this one, dislike that one) the differences even if they can't present the stats like a seasoned suspension tester. And some people just plain go faster and/or smoother (less breaking shit), without even trying, on a system that better matches their style.