Originally Posted by santiago
For what it's worth, David Turner has selected the Horst linkage for his bikes. I have a vague recollection that he was involved in the design so he may be biased. In either case, Turner bikes are (in my opinion) the bee's knees and they have Horst linkage then that is the design I would expect to be tops.
Doubt it. The design comes from motorcycles and was migrated over. By who, I don't know but the design idea had nothing to do with mountain bikes.
As for the 2 bikes vs each other. I am partial to fsr. Good design, no brake jack, better than average active suspension while pedalling and decent at eliminating bob.
say unto thee, rideth the bikes and buy the one that feels good unto you!
Exactly. If you can't test ride em, well I wouldn't take the chance. I know precisely which geometry I like, so I can buy online. That isn't for everyone. BEyond that each will fell different. I really wouldn't take the chance without testing something.
Good luck with your decision.