One of the major and decisive selling points for us, when we bought our 2017 F3L, was the fact that it came already equipped with automated rear suspension, along with the added rear top case and integrated passenger back rest. We wanted something that would provide great two-up riding potential in comfort and safety. We started out thinking that would be an RTL Spyder, but my hips just never felt comfortable in the RT seat/riding position ergonomics. Then, my missus said that she preferred the rear seating of the F3L to that of the RTL, and also liked being on the slightly smaller bike. It is very much a matter of personal preference and seating comfort which Spyder ergonomics (F3 or RT) you eventually choose. When it then comes to deciding which features to have or not have, and how much you can afford to build in to your chosen bike platform, that's for your wallet to decide, but our year of riding experience would suggest that you will be very happy with the automated rear suspension - no need to play around with it, since it takes care of itself. Our ryding, whether solo or two-up, has been carefree and always enjoyable and comfortable. The automated rear suspension and rear top case of the F3L place it on the most equivalent level of comparison to the RTL, as far as features go; the true difference then comes down to a choice between ergonomics. If you are thinking of doing any amount of two-up ryding on an F3 platform, I would encourage you to go with the automated rear suspension, and seriously consider the F3L, if you can afford it. It is a very able and totally fun machine.
