Hopper's point should be broadcast around a bit more. When i first got into the sport, i was obsessed with how efficient a suspension design can be and was confused by the vast amount of seemingly conflicting information coming from different manufacturers.

Now i feel that an absolutely efficient suspension design is less important than the overall bike's feel. Things such as brake jack and pedal feedback can be compensated for when riding, in fact that's something that a rider should do to adapt and grow with the bike.