pedaling is in the eye of the beholder. for someone who's only ridden hardtails, yes, it'll bob. ive been riding f/s for over 5 years now, and ive got my pedal stroke pretty smooth, to the point where, without a platform shock, i barely experience any bob. so much of that is in the rider, not the bike. and honestly, if your 6"+ travel bike isnt bobbing, it isnt set up correctly, as it wont absorb the bumps.