racman Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 So what Rear Suspension design is the most efficient an effective in reducing "pedal bob" (no, not Bob the Builder) and what MTB (obviousely) uses these designs to the best effect in your opinion. (Oh, and before the "smarties" reply - A hardtail is not classed as a suspension design )
casspir Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Maybe you should hold this question untill later next week. After the Epic?
AndreZA Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 I would say the shock plays a bigger role. Take the "brain" shock on the Spaztic bikes. They say they are brilliant and I'm sure if you pop it into a Raleigh people will start raving about it.
Iwan Kemp Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Felt VIRTUE. I have demo'ed and ridding and tried and owned a lot of FS bikes and can honestly say that nothing is more pedal efficient than the Equilink found on a Felt. Anybody interested in demoing a Medium Virtue Two PM me and I will try and organise.
CoMMencal Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 the giant anthem carbon.... they say its the best ever made or the rocky mountain element(top of range ofcourse)
rad006 Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 2 for Giant Anthem wooohoooo and even commencal says so....
JasonW Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 3 for the Anthem carbon, coz I own one! But seriously there is no pedal bob and very good lateral stiffness. The only downside to the anthem is that you are limited to 3.5" travel and the damping is quite firm. Whilst I see the appeal of single pivot in that it is light and easier to maintain, there is always going to be lateral play and pedal bob. My 2c!
racman Posted April 1, 2008 Author Posted April 1, 2008 Felt VIRTUE. I have demo'ed and ridding and tried and owned a lot of FS bikes and can honestly say that nothing is more pedal efficient than the Equilink found on a Felt. Anybody interested in demoing a Medium Virtue Two PM me and I will try and organise. Hey Crow - I thought you were a Titus man !!!!
SRBVI Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 Scalpel?? as Para says shock plays part I personally would say the Spec Epic is the one I want.
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