The suspension setup is exactly for what you stated. Most of the yankee cars are set up that way and it works pretty dang good! Of course I have driven the pocket bike! I am a pretty big guy and can just squeeze into a position where I can ride it. Its a blast, but I have not ridden it in months. Its only been driven a couple times. I bought it because it just looks cool and would make a cool rc one day.[8D]