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flag ArgosKickersRule
Posted: Aug 16, 2008 at 9:20 Quote
badluckbiker wrote:
ArgosKickersRule wrote:
badluckbiker wrote:


It's actually a single pivot on top of a single pivot. The initial shock is set at a relatively low pressure and works to soak up braking bumps, roots etc.
The second shock comes into play once the first one has ran through all of it's travel, running at a higher PSI to absorb the bigger hits. The way it works with this second pivot on top of the first means that the rear wheel moves backwards too.
Another clever little thing is that the pulley on the first link for the chain actually "locks out" the first shock while pedalling. I had a go on the demo bike a few weeks back and it was quite mad riding this 8" travel downhill machine and having it feel like a hardtail. And I don't just mean that in some marketing bullshit kinda way, it actually felt like a hardtail.


Is that a good thing?? or do mean when your sprinting?

It's definitely a good thing, though pedalling over some very rough terrain may be a little interesting (I'm still yet to ride one on a good proper downhill).
Put it this way; How many DH bikes do you know of which you can sit on, stick in an easy gear and pedal UP the finishing field?

Oh ye that is a good thing. iv been told thats what the iron horse is like virtually no pedal bob
flag ernin
Posted: Aug 16, 2008 at 17:29 Quote
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not a fan of the two tone, better in flat black.
i dunno.. something i like about triangles on a bike..
flag downhillmtbwa
Posted: Aug 16, 2008 at 22:13 Quote
TaylorSmith- wrote:
2009 Lapierre DH920

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weights at 37.9 lbs

Another DW/Maestro linkage? It even has a glory hole.
flag r-throop
Posted: Aug 16, 2008 at 22:30 Quote
dg85 wrote:
not the best in my opinion but possibly nices looking

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and smoothest ride your damn rights
flag MattyCatchy
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Posted: Aug 18, 2008 at 3:56 Quote
stinkyprimo888 wrote:
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Is that a Kona?Moon
flag t-j-b
Posted: Aug 18, 2008 at 4:23 Quote
MattyCatchy wrote:
stinkyprimo888 wrote:
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Is that a Kona?Moon

A 'fargo' apparently...
flag ArgosKickersRule
Posted: Aug 18, 2008 at 4:25 Quote
theoutpost wrote:
MattyCatchy wrote:
stinkyprimo888 wrote:
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Is that a Kona?Moon

A 'fargo' apparently...

ye that wouldnt be my choice lol

 


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