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dustans Written by dustans     February 16, 2009     Hits: 1207     Favorites0 Add to favorites
 

After the overviews of each suspension type in previous blogs, it can all be quite daunting. As a recap, Here is a list of the pros and cons for each type of technology. If this does not clear the air. Post your comments and questions.

 

Single Pivot

Advantages

Disadvantages
  • Simple Design
  • Can be very durable
  • High clearance
  • Good for large impacts
  • Linear rear wheel travel
  • Little reactivity to small hits
  • Not a progressive ratio
  • Subject to Pedal feedback
  • Subject to brake jack

Swing-Link

Advantages

Disadvantages
  • Reactive to small hits
  • Variable wheel/shock ratio
  • Improved shock position
  • Single Pivot Wheel path
  • Complicated linkage for small benefit
  • Decreased clearance
  • Subject to pedal feedback
  • Subject to brake jack
  • Linkage near rear wheel

FSR - Horst Link

Advantages

Disadvantages
  • Reactive to small hits
  • Variable wheel/shock ratio
  • Handles large hits
  • Progressive leverage ratio
  • Non-linear/vertical wheel path
  • Long linkage arms
  • Decreased clearance
  • Linkage near rear wheel

VPP

Advantages

Disadvantages
  • Variable wheel/shock ratio
  • Reactive to small bumps
  • Non-linear/vertical wheel path
  • Regressive leverage ratio
  • Decreased clearance
  • Subject to pedal feedback

DW - Link

Advantages

Disadvantages
  • Variable wheel/shock ratio
  • Progressive leverage ratio
  • Non-linear/vertical wheel path
  • Decreased Clearance
  • Difficult shock placement

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Until next time,

Dustan

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written by Mountainbikesuspension , February 17, 2009
In reality is there much difference in terms of ridability between Dw Link and VPP or is really more of a preferential thing?

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written by dustan , February 17, 2009
There is a fairly large difference in ride feel between DW Link and VPP. The difference has been minimized by advances in the latest VPP bikes but is still evident to a rider that is comfortable on both. The difference is a result of the progressive vs. regressive ratios of the linkage.
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