Linkage

Linkage on a full suspension mountain bike is means by which a rear shock connects the front triangle to the rear triangle.

Overview and Terms

Terms

• Instant-centre (IC)
• Centre of Curvature (CC)
• Pedal bob
• Anti-squat
• Pedal kickback
• Anti-rise (brake jack)
• Axle-path
• Leverage curves
• Spring curves

Types of Linkage

Single Pivot

• Single Pivot: Description of the single pivot suspension system and a list of bikes that utilize this design.

Linkage-Driven Single Pivot

• Linkage-Driven Single Pivot: Explanation of the linkage-driven single pivot suspension system and a list of bikes that incorporate it.

Horst-Link (Four-Bar)

• Horst-Link (Four-Bar): Overview of the Horst-Link suspension design and examples of bikes equipped with it.

Twin-Link (Virtual Pivot Point)

• Twin-Link (Virtual Pivot Point): Details about the twin-link suspension system and its application in various bikes.

Trek's ABP

• Trek's ABP: Information about Trek's Active Braking Pivot technology and the bikes featuring it.

Yeti's Switch Infinity

• Yeti's Switch Infinity: Discussion about Yeti's Switch Infinity suspension platform and the bikes utilizing this technology.

High-Pivot

• High-Pivot: Explanation of high-pivot suspension systems and examples of bikes employing this design.

External links

• The ultimate guide to mountain bike rear suspension systems