Adding the Reverb to my bike this season was a HUGE upgrade. I've used it on long West Coast rides (Whistler), flowy Desert singletrack (Sedona) and back home out East on rolling Quebec trails and no matter the terrain the convenience it delivers has me sold! It may sound weird - but with the Reverb it felt like my bike has more travel. I think it's because I am able to absorb more of the trail (pumptrack style). Yes, I could get the same feeling by lowering my seatpost - but the fact of the matter is that I wasn't doing this on anything but really long descents. Now, I'm constantly adjusting things and really getting the most fun out of even the shortest downhill. Now that I've been riding the Reverb for a season I really can't see myself ever going back to a mountain bike without one. If you're serious about how your bike handles you need to atleast try one out. My 2 cents.