No link would be a great advantage on the XC scene.
Period.
You dont have the major jumps, and dont need the gobs of suspension travel that the full blown MX guys have. The great ground clearance, combined with a much better setup that stock is the key to the no link.
The full blown MX is where the CR500 shines for its ability to smooth out the small rough stuff and soak up all the big stuff.
TRX 363, Laeger narrow CR500 Link Axis LT, Roll Design +4 front, +4 Rear, Sphynx BDT +4 stroker.
2009 DS 450X MX, AXIS, Dominator, Rath, Motoworks, Houser stem, BCS, Ported/decked head 13.6 piston
1986 TRX 250R BDT 350cc Axis/Laeger Rear end
2002 CBR 954RR, Full Titanium Hindle, PC3 Custom Tune 144RWHP