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The ultimate guide to mountain bike rear suspension systems

The ultimate guide to mountain bike rear suspension systems

Explaining how the most popular designs work, plus their potential advantages or shortcomings

October 2, 2018 at 4:25 pm

Advanced suspension setup explained — Advanced suspension setup explained
Immediate Media

Yeti's Switch Infinity design works a bit like a twin-link, except the lower link is replaced by a pair of vertical rails — Yeti’s Switch Infinity design works a bit like a twin-link, except the lower link is replaced by a pair of vertical rails
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Trek's ABP system works like a linkage-driven single pivot, except the brakes sit on a floating seatstay to reduce anti-rise — Trek’s ABP system works like a linkage-driven single pivot, except the brakes sit on a floating seatstay to reduce anti-rise
Steve Behr

This graph shows how the percentage anti-squat varies with travel on the Santacruz Nomad (VPP), Pole Evolink (co-rotating links), and Kona Process (single pivot). — This graph shows how the percentage anti-squat varies with travel on the Santacruz Nomad (VPP), Pole Evolink (co-rotating links), and Kona Process (single pivot).
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A look at how the highly rearward rear axle path of Commencal's Supreme V4 compares to the front. Note the X-axis is stretched out — A look at how the highly rearward rear axle path of Commencal’s Supreme V4 compares to the front. Note the X-axis is stretched out
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Giant's Reign (pre-2018) used a relatively short 57mm stroke shock to deliver its 160mm travel, meaning it has a high average leverage ratio — Giant’s Reign (pre-2018) used a relatively short 57mm stroke shock to deliver its 160mm travel, meaning it has a high average leverage ratio
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Mondraker's Dune uses a 'hanging' leverage curve. This shape increases initial sensitivity and firms up the mid-stroke compared to a linear bike — Mondraker’s Dune uses a ‘hanging’ leverage curve. This shape increases initial sensitivity and firms up the mid-stroke compared to a linear bike
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