Originally Posted by
Kimmo
Oh sure, it works, and it's pretty elegant for something that isn't based on flex, but what's this I hear about a life of 500 hours? Then you've gotta hope a replacement is available...
Proper suspension is spendy business.
You are right: proper (damped), lightweight, active suspension on a bicycle isn't inexpensive. However, this (FS) does not take the heavy use/abuse that suspension components can endure on an mtb, and it is well-made by all accounts, and well-sealed. We'll see how it holds up.
So possibly spendy, but I really don't care. As long as Specialized maintains availability of replacement cartridges in the event I need one, I'm happy.