What question are you asking? Neither of these bikes has a rear suspension.
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Looks like you’re looking at 2 different bikes from different manufacturers in different sizes most likely but I have no idea what you’re trying to ask, as freeski said neither has rear suspension
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Dropped seat stays. Mostly an aesthetic choice in this case, but on fancier road bike it saves weight and aero drag (the seat stays are physically smaller), and can increase seat post compliance.
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On these *hardtails* the seat stays join at different positions relative to the top tube. The ‘dropped’ seat stays are meant to add compliance to the frame so in theory this design adds a bit of ‘flex’ to the frame. Aluminium bike frames are fairly stiff though (note: steel can be more flexible) so it might not make much difference but ymmv. Tyre type, width and pressure will have more effect on absorbing bumps imo.
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What question are you asking? Neither of these bikes has a rear suspension.
Looks like you’re looking at 2 different bikes from different manufacturers in different sizes most likely but I have no idea what you’re trying to ask, as freeski said neither has rear suspension
Dropped seat stays. Mostly an aesthetic choice in this case, but on fancier road bike it saves weight and aero drag (the seat stays are physically smaller), and can increase seat post compliance.
On these *hardtails* the seat stays join at different positions relative to the top tube. The ‘dropped’ seat stays are meant to add compliance to the frame so in theory this design adds a bit of ‘flex’ to the frame. Aluminium bike frames are fairly stiff though (note: steel can be more flexible) so it might not make much difference but ymmv. Tyre type, width and pressure will have more effect on absorbing bumps imo.