DIRTBAG rear wheel path: Too forward arcing?

NewYorker · 03-08-2005, 02:42 AM

Hey all. I was noticing the pivot on the DIRTBAG is low and behind the bottom bracket shell. Will this give it a wheelpath that arcs to far forward, scrubbing speed (and traction) deeper in it's travel?Are there any benifits to this location? compared to a bike with a higher, more forward pivot, what would be the strength/weakness of each design (compared to each other). If i ride mostly rocky, rutted terrain and staircase drops, which would be a better choice? Why?

switch · 03-08-2005, 09:33 AM

The rear suspension design is very similar to other bikes that are very popular and used with great success in conditions like you have described.

Bryce · 03-08-2005, 09:36 PM

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Originally posted by NewYorker
If i ride mostly rocky, rutted terrain and staircase drops, which would be a better choice? Why?

the higher, more forward pivot will work better for what you ride. It will provide smoother suspension at higher speeds, as opposed to a lower aft pivot which will manual easier. Most of the new VPP-inspired designs arc up and back

million dola "jules" · 03-09-2005, 02:03 AM

yea i have a 223 that has a high foreward pivot and its great at speed and big drops and such. i dont find it quite that hard to manual and hopinng

03-08-2005, 02:42 AM	#1
NewYorker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	DIRTBAG rear wheel path: Too forward arcing? Hey all. I was noticing the pivot on the DIRTBAG is low and behind the bottom bracket shell. Will this give it a wheelpath that arcs to far forward, scrubbing speed (and traction) deeper in it's travel?Are there any benifits to this location? compared to a bike with a higher, more forward pivot, what would be the strength/weakness of each design (compared to each other). If i ride mostly rocky, rutted terrain and staircase drops, which would be a better choice? Why?

03-08-2005, 09:33 AM	#2
switch two foot hucker Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Old Buck Posts: 30,218 Rep Power: 15335295	The rear suspension design is very similar to other bikes that are very popular and used with great success in conditions like you have described. __________________ It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities. - Josiah Stamp Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. - H.G. Wells

03-09-2005, 02:03 AM	#4
million dola "jules" tall black & pimp as hell Join Date: May 2004 Location: T dot reprezent Posts: 325 Rep Power: 10	yea i have a 223 that has a high foreward pivot and its great at speed and big drops and such. i dont find it quite that hard to manual and hopinng __________________ "Oh my gawd did u just see him crush that lip"

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