Revolutionary suspension by Corratec. Think it will catch on?

[Josh0]

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Enduro-Magazin-www.enduro-mtb.com-corratec-hz10-prototype-2015-780x520.jpg

 

The rear shock features a small elastomer at the frame mount to absorb small bumps. Looks kinda cool, I think it could work quite well.

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Enduro-Magazin-www.enduro-mtb.com-corratec-hz10-prototype-2015-4-780x520.jpg

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/en/first-look-a-new-revolutionary-suspension-system-by-corratec/

[wiankellerman6565]

that is brilliant! something simple that has a huge effect

[Capricorn]

wonder what the pedal efficiency is like when the shock is supposed to be locked out. On the other hand, it would be a boon in trail mode, when a locked out shock can be a hindrance in technical climbs.

Lateral movement? hmmmmmmmm.

reviews should be quite interesting to read.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Yeah Cap. Your last point is exactly what I'm wondering about.

[nolipoli]

Its not so different from motorcars that have rubber bushes. This should have a big effect on removing trail buzz.

 

As for lateral movement - the shock is not designed to carry any lateral load anyway, so this will probably help guard against premature wear of the shock bushes. The rest of the suspension linkage should be holding the back wheel still anyway.

[Capricorn]

yes, bushes do limit the transmission of high frequency vibrations to the chassis, but why limit this damping to the rear shock? there are after all two wheels. Trail chatter affects the hands and arms more than the butt, so why not do the damping up front as well?

 

despite my lack of enthusiasmf or this,still pretty keen to hear what the test riders have to say. Surprised PB hasn't given us a first look..

[nolipoli]

Maybe the next step is a rubberised stem...oh wait, they already tried that in the 90's.

 

Seriously though, I reckon its difficult to build it in to the front without affecting the steering responsiveness.

[GoLefty!!]

yes, bushes do limit the transmission of high frequency vibrations to the chassis, but why limit this damping to the rear shock? there are after all two wheels. Trail chatter affects the hands and arms more than the butt, so why not do the damping up front as well?

 

despite my lack of enthusiasmf or this,still pretty keen to hear what the test riders have to say. Surprised PB hasn't given us a first look..

 

All cars have a rubber strut or shock mounting for the purpose of removing NVH and prolonging the life of the shock. there is no lateral movement in these elements due to the wheel path being fixed and determined by the suspension members.

 

Not so easy to acheive up fron since the fork has a negative spring and is actuated directly not through a linkage.

[Guest Omega Man]

I've already got a device that limits the transmission of trail buzz to my hands. It's called a set of ODI Rogues.

Edited July 7, 2014 by Omega Man

[Guest Omega Man]

Since we're on unique suspension designs take a look at the Foes FFR

 

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-foes-ffr-dh-prototype-has-two-stage-damper-to-boost-negative-travel-sea-otter-2014.html

 

For those that don't know Brent Foes is the Original Dave Weagle. He is the guy that came up with the whole low leverage ratio concept popularized by bikes like the Morewood Makulu.

 

Apart from designing amazing bikes way ahead of their time he also fabricates chassis for Trophy trucks and desert racers.

[Hairy]

Since we're on unique suspension designs take a look at the Foes FFR

 

http://www.pinkbike....otter-2014.html

 

For those that don't know Brent Foes is the Original Dave Weagle. He is the guy that came up with the whole low leverage ratio concept popularized by bikes like the Morewood Makulu.

 

Apart from designing amazing bikes way ahead of their time he also fabricates chassis for Trophy trucks and desert racers.

1995 ...

 

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2014/06/17/1403029644971-w1u21ooens8m-700-80.jpg

[Guest Omega Man]

1995 ...

 

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2014/06/17/1403029644971-w1u21ooens8m-700-80.jpg

Don't you disrespect Brent Foes!!! Take that back. Hahaha.

[jimmy hardtail]

I loved my Foes, even though I had to get the frame cracks rewelded after every ride......

[Josh0]

Since we're on unique suspension designs take a look at the Foes FFR

 

http://www.pinkbike....otter-2014.html

 

For those that don't know Brent Foes is the Original Dave Weagle. He is the guy that came up with the whole low leverage ratio concept popularized by bikes like the Morewood Makulu.

 

Apart from designing amazing bikes way ahead of their time he also fabricates chassis for Trophy trucks and desert racers.

 

That is pretty sweet! I really like the way Foes think their design through. Simple single pivot, low leverage ratio, zipper two piece top tubes and the floating rear brake.

 

That suspension design basically simulates a multi-rate coil shock. Which is not that easy to do with air shocks.

[Josh0]

OK forget about Corratec, check out Yeti's new rear suspension. A spinoff of their previous Switch Tech. This looks sick!

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb11188161/p5pb11188161.jpg

 

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb11188163/p5pb11188163.jpg

 

Rear suspensions are evolving fast once more, its almost like the nineties the difference is that these work!

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/sb5-carbon-x-switch-infinity.html

Edited July 17, 2014 by Josh_FSR