They should remake the thrust link, bring back the RM series but lighten it up and optimize the leverage ratio. The flatline although a nice bike is too complicated with links and bearings, more to wear out and make noise.
They didn't just throw all those links in there for shits and giggles. They are using this platform instead of thrust link now because they can get the desired leverage ratio and wheel path out of it. Besides there are only four pivot axis anyway. Its not any more complicated then other platforms out there. That, and sealed bearings will outlast a frame anyway so the replacement isn't an issue. The only time noice occurs is when the bearings bolts are to loose or they are to tight and they are binding the bearings.
Santa Rosa, California, United States 
