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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Single Pivot [[Linkage]]: | Single Pivot [[Linkage]]: | ||
<blockquote>This is the simplest suspension design. Here the rear axle is connected to the main frame by a swing arm, with no pivots in-between. The axle moves in a constant arc, centred on the pivot point. | <blockquote>This is the simplest suspension design. Here the rear axle is connected to the main frame by a [[Swing Arm | swing arm]], with no pivots in-between. The axle moves in a constant arc, centred on the pivot point. | ||
In the case of a true single-pivot, the shock is connected directly to the swingarm — a design made famous by Orange Bikes. The simplicity of the design makes for easier maintenance of the pivot bearings. | In the case of a true single-pivot, the shock is connected directly to the swingarm — a design made famous by Orange Bikes. The simplicity of the design makes for easier maintenance of the pivot bearings. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
A key distinguishing factor amongst linkages will be the points of pivot. In the single pivot design the pivot point is the connection between the lower part of the [[Swing Arm | swing arm]] and the main frame; all other points are relatively "fixed." {{citation needed}} | |||
==Bikes With Single Pivot== | ==Bikes With Single Pivot== | ||
* [[Orange Stage | * [[Orange Stage]] | ||
* [[Orbea Occam]] | * [[Orbea Occam]] | ||
* [[Haro Shift]] | * [[Haro Shift]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 31 March 2025
Overview[edit | edit source]
Single Pivot Linkage:
This is the simplest suspension design. Here the rear axle is connected to the main frame by a swing arm, with no pivots in-between. The axle moves in a constant arc, centred on the pivot point.
In the case of a true single-pivot, the shock is connected directly to the swingarm — a design made famous by Orange Bikes. The simplicity of the design makes for easier maintenance of the pivot bearings.
One possible shortcoming of this design is that it offers little control over the leverage curve. True single pivot bikes are generally pretty linear — the force required to move the rear wheel through its travel does not “ramp up” towards the end (to resist bottom out) as it does with a more progressive design.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
Design[edit | edit source]
A key distinguishing factor amongst linkages will be the points of pivot. In the single pivot design the pivot point is the connection between the lower part of the swing arm and the main frame; all other points are relatively "fixed." [citation needed]
Bikes With Single Pivot[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/211_fall2010.web.dir/Michael_Stanfill/SinglePivot.html
- ↑ Stott, Seb. “The ultimate guide to mountain bike rear suspension systems.” 02 October 2018, https://www.bikeradar.com/features/the-ultimate-guide-to-mountain-bike-rear-suspension-systems.