At first glance the rear of the Virtue looks like many other full suspension bikes out there, but there is more to it than that. Have a closer look and you'll spot the bike's Equilink, the vertical upright just aft of the seattube that connects the two suspension links together. Felt claims that this link acts to cancel out pedaling forces and allow the shock to remain more active and function well without a lockout feature. Felt updated the Equilink system with new DU bushings and larger diameter polished pivot axles made from stainless steel as well.