Hmm.. run mine with a thomson post,feels spot on,no harsher than other hardatils i ride.im 5ft11 and have a large bit longer top tube,use it for normal riding,epics,playing whatever,thats what these are for right?
stiff with a thomson post compared to this that and the other,you read into it too much,just bloody ride the god damn thing!!cant tell much difference between this and my cove stiffee both feel nice,both metal.