Best of both worlds, a bolt on Savage hardtail. Easy as struts (because they technically are) but doesn't look like a sack of dirty a**holes (shi**y)...

Bend a pair up, have some tabs welded on, bolt them in.
Improved lines, and it certainly can't hurt the utility value of the bike. It will handle better, stop better, track better, and if you use a set of riding mower seat springs, be more comfortable.