Wildthing Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Hi all, Can those in the know make comment on why some MTB Dual Suspension bikes have the rear shock mounted under the top tube or close to it but for this purpose more or less parallel to the top tube and then you have bikes that have the shock mounted above the BB in the apex. Is one more suited to a different style?Is one more suited to smaller riders vs heavier riders ? I am 100kg, and love the single track, jeep track, moderate technical stuff, uphills are awesome and not really a down hill nut so take it a bit easy here, but love everything else that is thrown in on a trail. Looking to upgrade so just putting it out there. Enjoy
Just Keep Pedaling Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) Avoiding mud and stones (which can chip the shock) plays a big part in shock location. Cost of manufacture and the weight of the setup also plays a part. Ride feel naturally is another part. Over to more knowlegable people. Edit: Welcome to the Hub! Edited February 24, 2011 by Just Keep Pedaling
RodTi Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Hello Wildthing, Welcome to the Hub.I'm going to move this over to the TechQ&A section. BUMP (Bring up my post) your post a couple of times, if you get no responses, it sometimes takes a while for the topic to be seen! I'll do it right now, and then move it across. Bump
Thumper Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Doesn't the linkage system used dictate where the shock is mounted? Wonder if you could mount a shock vertically with a dw link?
AndreZA Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Doesn't the linkage system used dictate where the shock is mounted? Wonder if you could mount a shock vertically with a dw link? I'm sure with a Knucklebox®* you can. *http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb5476192/p4pb5476192.jpg
Wildthing Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Hello Wildthing, Welcome to the Hub.I'm going to move this over to the TechQ&A section. BUMP (Bring up my post) your post a couple of times, if you get no responses, it sometimes takes a while for the topic to be seen! I'll do it right now, and then move it across. Bump Thanks RodTi, will get it right after this, thanks for the help.
Pappa Bear Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Try wikipedia - full suspension it explain the benifits and drawbacks of some of the systems
leeu52 Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 From a transport point of view I chose a BB mount duallie simply because any hanger type bike carrier can then carry the bike.
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