I'm sure the rear end on the suspension bike is taking some energy, but at the same time it's allowing you to output power in a far more economical way, so I reckon the overall outcome is positive - at my level anyway.
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I'm sure the rear end on the suspension bike is taking some energy, but at the same time it's allowing you to output power in a far more economical way, so I reckon the overall outcome is positive - at my level anyway.