+ Ryperd + Posted June 4, 2014 Share Which is better, a rear shock mounted horizontally or vertically? Which is stiffer? Does it matter? I am in market for dual sus 29er, and on the list are: - Merida 3000- Scott 920- Giant Anthem X Adv- Cannondale Scalpel The Merida & Giant has vertical mounted rear shock, whilst he Scott and Cannondale has horizontal mounted rear shock. I do not want a gomma-gomma ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 4, 2014 Share Nope. No "better" way. It's all in the linkages and leverage ratios. Of those I'd go for the giant. Best suspension kinematics of the lot.... Underachiever and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted June 4, 2014 Share It's the design of the rear linkage. VPP, Maestro, 4 Bar, Horst Link, etc. that makes all the difference. Giant Maestro and Merida is a really nice setup http://forums.mtbr.c...kes-808605.html Edited June 4, 2014 by Baron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrackJack Posted June 5, 2014 Share +1 for the Anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted June 5, 2014 Share Nope. No "better" way. It's all in the linkages and leverage ratios. Of those I'd go for the giant. Best suspension kinematics of the lot.... What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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