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Single Pivot [[Linkage]] | |||
==Overview== | |||
<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. | |||
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.<ref>Stott, Seb. “The ultimate guide to mountain bike rear suspension systems.” 02 October 2018, <nowiki>https://www.bikeradar.com/features/the-ultimate-guide-to-mountain-bike-rear-suspension-systems</nowiki>.</ref></blockquote> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
==Bikes With Single Pivot== | ==Bikes With Single Pivot== | ||
Revision as of 23:36, 27 February 2024
Single Pivot Linkage
Overview
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.[1]
History
Design
Bikes With Single Pivot
- ↑ 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.