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* [[Single Pivot]]: Description of the single pivot suspension system and a list of bikes that utilize this design. | * [[Single Pivot]]: Description of the single pivot suspension system and a list of bikes that utilize this design. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:34, 31 March 2025
Linkage on a full suspension mountain bike is means by which a rear shock connects the front triangle to the rear triangle.
Overview and Terms
Overview
Terms
- Instant-centre (IC)
- Centre of Curvature (CC)
- Pedal bob
- Anti-squat
- Pedal kickback
- Anti-rise (brake jack)
- Axle-path
- Leverage curves
- Spring curves
Types of Linkage
Hard Tail
Soft Tail
Single Pivot
- Single Pivot: Description of the single pivot suspension system and a list of bikes that utilize this design.
Linkage-Driven Single Pivot
- Linkage-Driven Single Pivot: Explanation of the linkage-driven single pivot suspension system and a list of bikes that incorporate it.
Horst-Link (Four-Bar)
- Horst-Link (Four-Bar): Overview of the Horst-Link suspension design and examples of bikes equipped with it.
Twin-Link (Virtual Pivot Point)
- Twin-Link (Virtual Pivot Point): Details about the twin-link suspension system and its application in various bikes.
Trek's ABP
- Trek's ABP: Information about Trek's Active Braking Pivot technology and the bikes featuring it.
Yeti's Switch Infinity
- Yeti's Switch Infinity: Discussion about Yeti's Switch Infinity suspension platform and the bikes utilizing this technology.
High-Pivot
- High-Pivot: Explanation of high-pivot suspension systems and examples of bikes employing this design.