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Cupcakes-
He's right, they genuinely do, can't remember where but someone did a test and it's quite a big difference.
Changing the geo would literally be a case of changing the ST angle though, not a big deal, you could even argue that it'd make the Seatstays longer, therefore more vertically compliant ;)
I'd go with what @drøn said but with a reversed max top tube, if Cannondale's "with metal, having a strong top tube is actually the key" thinking* is true
*this may not be a direct quote
noBlakes
a layback seatpost might also remove harshness ;)