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The "Independent Drivetrain" (or "IDrive" [citation needed]) is a four-bar suspension system for bicycle crank assemblies, [30] [31] the rear wheel itself is suspended as single pivot suspension. It was developed by mountain bike suspension designer Jim Busby Jr. and was a direct result of the limitations encountered with the GT LTS (GT ...
80/100 mm (Hydra Air) 63-108 (Coil U-Turn) Hydra-Air (Solo-Air with a coil negative spring), Coil U-Turn 63/108mm Pike 2004 Present 35 mm (2005-2011 was 32 mm) 140/150/160 mm Older models were coil or air with or without U-Turn. 2014 onwards are Solo-Air, Dual Position Air, or Debonair. Pilot 2003 2005 28 mm 80/100 mm Reba 2005 Present 32 mm
Mountain biking (abbr. MTB) is a sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, usually using specially designed mountain bikes.Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain, such as air or coil-sprung shocks used as suspension, larger and wider wheels and tires, stronger frame materials ...
Coil, elastomer, and air-sprung suspension systems have all been used on recumbent bikes, with oil or air-damping in the forks and rear shock absorbers. The maturation of fully suspended conventional mountain bikes has aided the development of these designs, which often use many of the same parts, suitably modified for recumbent use.
Coil spring forks are often heavier than designs which use compressed air springs, but they are more easily designed to exhibit a linear, Hookean response throughout their travel. Replacing steel coils with titanium coils in a design can decrease the weight of the design but leads to an increase in expense.
Performance suspension is the lower end line and often comes OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on many cheaper bikes. They have older Dampers, technology and design. Performance Elite and Factory are the higher end, having the same damper options and only differ for the Stanchion coating.
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Yet another method of suspension utilizes a web-spring platform made of eight or more coil springs mounted horizontally beneath the saddle shell. These springs are connected to each other at the approximate center of the saddle, with the ends connected radially to the perimeter of the saddle frame, forming a spider's web.