Eminent Cycles Announces The All-New Haste
PRESS RELEASE: Eminent Cycles
A soul reborn. That’s how we approached the return of the Haste, our inaugural model that gave birth to our continuous and passionate pursuit for perfection back in 2018. From the beginning, with our team’s deep roots in enduro, our eyes were set on bringing new perspectives and new innovations to this niche segment with the launch of the first Haste 1.0. Back then, standing on its previous 27.5-inch platform, it brought the introduction of our patented Active Float System (AFS) suspension, which continues to be at the heart of our DNA. But we knew our first iteration was missing something, a 29 inch wheel. Thus, in 2019 we tabled the Haste to focus on bringing to market our exciting 29-inch Onset, and Drive e-bike in 2021.
And here we are, full circle. Expanding on the learnings and engineering success of our highly innovative and aesthetically rich Onset and Drive models, it has come time for us to present the Haste 2.0. We’ve proudly revisited our company’s passion for enduro by bringing you an updated version of our first- born. The essence of the Haste returns, set to provide riders with even more uncompromised and relentless performance in whatever terrain or trail features they encounter on those big climbs and even bigger descents.
Sitting on a 29-inch platform (with mullet compatible drop-out plates – soon to be sold separately), 170mm front- end/160mm rear-end suspension travel (in the MT option), the Haste 2.0 also comes equipped in a high pivot design.
Providing the rider with a confident balance between ‘poppy’ and ‘stuck-to-the-ground’ feel, the Haste’s identity lies in its profound traction capabilities. With amazing mid-stroke performance and strong bottom-out support the Haste 2.0 suspension gives great support in high-speed activities, involving everything from intense cornering to big hits. In other words, through the most difficult terrain it keeps you holding your lines and fully controlled on the trail during your most playful moments. It is here in the most difficult terrain where the Haste 2.0 finds its soul.
High Pivot Active Float System (AFS):
First off, with 15mm of rearward axle path, the Haste 2.0 does not hesitate over complex trail obstacles, whether descending at high speeds, or enduring technical climbs. Once the bike encounters an obstacle, the rear wheel tracks with it, back and out of the way, and then resets for the next hit.
It’s progressive High Pivot AFS suspension design is a fully realized, three-part solution in providing better traction under any riding circumstance giving you more predictability, control, rider confidence, and ultimately more speed.
First off, with 15mm of rearward axle path, the Haste 2.0 does not hesitate over complex trail obstacles, whether descending at high speeds, or enduring technical climbs. Once the bike encounters an obstacle, the rear wheel tracks with it, back and out of the way, and then resets for the next hit.
It’s progressive High Pivot AFS suspension design is a fully realized, three-part solution in providing better traction under any riding circumstance giving you more predictability, control, rider confidence, and ultimately more speed.
1. DESCENDING
AFS floats the shock between two active points, maintaining its alignment regardless of lateral forces, ultimately reducing shock bind. Additionally, by moving the typical pivot point to the end of the seat stay, more direct force transfer is achieved due to the longer lever arm.
Finally, with a dead linear leverage ratio at 30% progressivity, the rear shock behaves predictably, with no odd changes in gradience that can often translate to harshness on the trail. There is also better mid-stroke support which equates to less wallow, whether it’s in corners, while pumping, or in big compression situations. As the bike moves deeper into travel the shock becomes increasingly stiff, keeping extra travel on reserve.
AFS floats the shock between two active points, maintaining its alignment regardless of lateral forces, ultimately reducing shock bind. Additionally, by moving the typical pivot point to the end of the seat stay, more direct force transfer is achieved due to the longer lever arm.
Finally, with a dead linear leverage ratio at 30% progressivity, the rear shock behaves predictably, with no odd changes in gradience that can often translate to harshness on the trail. There is also better mid-stroke support which equates to less wallow, whether it’s in corners, while pumping, or in big compression situations. As the bike moves deeper into travel the shock becomes increasingly stiff, keeping extra travel on reserve.
2. Pedaling
The Haste 2.0’s AFS delivers an anti-squat value of 120% at sag, delivering a powerful pedaling platform that still actively tracks the bumps while pedaling without any suspension bob. This ensures maximum return on every pedal stroke.
3. Braking
AFS decouples suspension and braking forces. This delivers a low 30% anti-rise value, with zero brake-induced suspension compression (or ‘brake jack’) while avoiding any sacrifices to its inherent descending and pedaling qualities. Thanks to the addition of the high pivot configuration, the brake bracket seen on our previously released models is no longer required to deliver this low anti-rise performance. By moving the main pivot upward, the chainstay and seatstay are near parallel, and it maintains this shape as the bike uses its travel. Therefore, the dropouts translate vertically in action, which allowed us to bolt the caliper directly to them while maintaining the exceptional braking performance that AFS has been known for. By keeping the rotor clocked to the same spot on the caliper throughout its travel, the Haste 2.0 delivers fully effective braking in all intense riding situations and trail conditions.
Two Travel Options:
• MT: 170mm Front/160mm Rear
• LT: 150mm Front/140mm Rear
NEXT GENERATION GEO HIGHLIGHTS:
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• 29” Front & Rear Wheels
• Unidirectional Carbon Frame
• Double row angular contact bearings at main frame pivots for improved durability and stiffness
COMING SOON
• Mullet Compatibility (10mm shorter wheelbase drop-out plates sold separately)
• 220mm Rear Brake Adapter (for running larger brakes on the rear)
• Size Small Frame
• 29” Front & Rear Wheels
• Unidirectional Carbon Frame
• Double row angular contact bearings at main frame pivots for improved durability and stiffness
COMING SOON
• Mullet Compatibility (10mm shorter wheelbase drop-out plates sold separately)
• 220mm Rear Brake Adapter (for running larger brakes on the rear)
• Size Small Frame
FRAME SIZES:
• M, L, XL
TRIM LEVELS & PRICING:
All levels come equipped with Shimano Drivetrains, Fox Suspension, and Crank Brothers wheels that will follow our current line of upgrades through trim levels. Below is the pricing for each trim level:
• Comp: $5,999
• Advanced: $7,500
• Pro: $9,500
COLOR OPTIONS:
• Gray/Red
• Forest/Mint
Learn more here: eminentcycles.com
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(Apr 17, 2022 at 20:59)
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