Yeah, you guys have a very good point. Today's SPV's don't come close to replacing the NRS design, it only helps those susp. designs that lack the no bob charateristics. Why would Giant drop a design it has won so many awards with, some may argue it is getting old, but why are they still selling like mad, and what about all the other four-bars like it- trek fuel, ellworth ict, kona, etc.?
What I think Giant should do is make a new trail-bike line based on the NRS w/ slightly longer travel. It would be an excellent Blur/Spider fighter with around ~4.5-5in of travel. For some reason 5in seems to be the magic number for most people these days. I would definetly look at buying one- I actually prefer a somewhat stiffer ride, until it comes to soaking up bigger hits. That's why I put on the SGF rockers, just worried about the rest of the frame at this point. It might conflict w/ the VT line, but I still think there is a market for such a bike. I hope Giant is listening.
