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Core terms and principles used to understand bicycle geometry, suspension behavior, setup, performance, and service.
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Suspension Kinematics
Suspension kinematics describes the geometry-controlled movement of a bicycle’s rear axle, linkage, and shock as the suspension travels. It […]
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DW6 Suspension
DW6 is a six-bar rear-suspension architecture developed by Dave Weagle. Introduced on the Robot Bike Co. R160 in 2016, […]
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