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Having both front and rear suspension helps mountain bikers maintain traction, stay in control, and make (relatively) soft landings from big drops. So, why aren’t there full-suspension BMX bikes? Well, now there is one, in the form of the Swamp Master.
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Continue reading Swamp Master claims title of “world’s first complete full-suspension BMX”
Power delivery in passenger vehicle drivetrains hasn’t changed much since the introduction of the continuously variable (CV) joint in the 1930s. Most electric vehicles still deliver power via the same …read more Continue reading A Revolution in Vehicle Drivetrains?
Rear suspension systems make a big difference on mountain bikes, but most such setups are a bit “much” for use on regular commuter bikes. The Type 57x bicycle was designed with that fact in mind, as it features low-profile frame-integrated rear shocks…. Continue reading Type 57x bicycle packs light-duty rear suspension into its frame
When we see mountain bikes with unusual suspension tech, the weird stuff is usually in front. The Veli cross-country MTB has an unconventional rear suspension system, however, which is claimed to offer several advantages over traditional setups.Continu… Continue reading Veli full-suspension mountain bike has a rear end like no other
The most common suspension systems on automobiles rely on simple metal springs. Leaf spring and coil spring designs both have their pros and cons, but fundamentally it’s all about flexing …read more Continue reading A Simple Air Suspension Demo With Lego Technic
Riding a bike is a pretty simple affair, but like with many things, technology marches on and adds complications. Where once all you had to worry about was pumping the …read more Continue reading Smart Bike Suspension Tunes Your Ride On the Fly
While you might have bought the best pair of skis in the 90s or 00s, as parts on boots and bindings start to fail and safety standards for ski equipment …read more Continue reading High-Speed Sled Adds Bicycle Suspension
For six years now, Specialized has featured a mini front shock absorber known as the Future Shock above the head tube of its gravel bikes. The just-announced Diverge STR, however, also sports a new Rear Future Shock that provides 30 mm of rear suspensi… Continue reading Specialized Diverge STR gravel bike debuts Rear Future Shock suspension
While there’s no denying that having a rear shock can improve some aspects of the mountain biking experience, it does add weight and complexity. The Rampage Innova cross-country bike offers an alternative, in the form of a simplified leaf-spring rear s… Continue reading Rampage Innova mountain bike swaps rear shock for a leaf spring
Riding along rough roads on a gravel bike can make your hands and arms pretty sore, pretty fast. Cane Creek’s new eeSilk handlebar stem is designed to help, by pivoting up and down to absorb vibrations.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags:… Continue reading Cane Creek’s eeSilk Stem moves vertically to smooth out rough rides