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darcyo79 seb-stott's article

Oct 28, 2025 at 18:47

Oct 28, 2025

Reichmann Teases Floating Front Brake Mount To Eliminate Brake Dive

I made one of these a few years back (80% anti dive) to fit on a Dorado and it definitely worked, but felt weird. I would add that higher (100%) Anti-Rise on the back has an effect that may be more useful overall, keeping the front end slack under braking on steeps.

darcyo79 seb-stott's article

Sep 26, 2025 at 19:05

Sep 26, 2025

Pinkbike Poll: Which Tech Trends Are In Your Riding Future?

perhaps other and none of the above be combined to one vote?

darcyo79 jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 23, 2025 at 9:46

Jul 23, 2025

Bike Check: D'Arcy O'Connor's Multi-Link Doc Tec Prototype

Yes it has and is currently! The bike is currently being ridden and tested all over the Pacific North-West. I live in Victoria, and am enjoying all the local trails. 90's Jank on Mt.Work is my go to test track currently. I am also developing a version that will accommodate a motor and/or gearbox - stay tuned!

darcyo79 jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 23, 2025 at 9:39

Jul 23, 2025

Bike Check: D'Arcy O'Connor's Multi-Link Doc Tec Prototype

Yes it does! The back 4 bars are designed to take the lateral forces of the wheel, whereas the 3 blue links are designed to take the in-plane loads involved in compressing the shock. No shock side loading here..

darcyo79 jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 23, 2025 at 9:37

Jul 23, 2025

Bike Check: D'Arcy O'Connor's Multi-Link Doc Tec Prototype

Agreed—Jessie-May takes a highly objective and empirical approach to her writing. She has a real talent for making complex topics feel accessible and easy to understand.

darcyo79 jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 23, 2025 at 9:34

Jul 23, 2025

Bike Check: D'Arcy O'Connor's Multi-Link Doc Tec Prototype

An animation of the linkage can be found in the Projects section on my website (link at the top of the page).

darcyo79 jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 23, 2025 at 9:31

Jul 23, 2025

Bike Check: D'Arcy O'Connor's Multi-Link Doc Tec Prototype

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! I've added a Q&A section to the Projects area of my website (link available at the top of the article), where I’ll be responding to selected questions and feedback. Please see Question #1: Can the DOC TEC linkage be replicated using a traditional 4-bar design?

darcyo79 jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 23, 2025 at 9:27

Jul 23, 2025

Bike Check: D'Arcy O'Connor's Multi-Link Doc Tec Prototype

Thanks buddy! lets make that happen!

darcyo79 jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 23, 2025 at 9:26

Jul 23, 2025

Bike Check: D'Arcy O'Connor's Multi-Link Doc Tec Prototype

I didn't invent the ETSX, but I certainly did work on it for several years.. what a bike that was!

darcyo79 jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 23, 2025 at 9:24

Jul 23, 2025

Bike Check: D'Arcy O'Connor's Multi-Link Doc Tec Prototype

All the graphs for the current iteration of the DOC TEC prototype are available on my website (the link is provided at the top of the article). Unlike most brands, I'm happy to share all kinematic data—because I believe this is like showing what's under the hood, so to speak.

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