Active suspension

[sut]

Could someone explain what this is? Is a four bar with a horst link an active suspension set-up? help.

 

[nicklouse]

your best bet is to have a read of this http://www.mtbcomprador.com/pa/english/
as it explains all the types.

 

[Grip]

As we read this, Socket is taking a few slow, deep breaths and preparing himself... the crowd goes quiet... and then...

 

[Silver Wahoo]

Waiting.........................

hehehehe

 

[sut]

So is he saying, the guy who wrote 'Path Analysis', that there is basically not much difference between the a mono pivot and a four bar, that it is mostly an advertising ploy? sorry my phsyics abilities have long left the room or never actually got in the door.

 

[kalem]

'active suspension' is a marketing term. Best way to see how suspension works is to ride it and see how it goes for ya... all the techy stuff will drive you bonkers... just look at Socket....

 

[Rik]

So is he saying, the guy who wrote 'Path Analysis', that there is basically not much difference between the a mono pivot and a four bar, that it is mostly an advertising ploy? sorry my phsyics abilities have long left the room or never actually got in the door.

The way I see a non-horst 4 bar (I may be wrong), but it's basically a single pivot, but the linkage tunes the shock to give the characteristics wanted. That and it helps beef up the rear end in terms of lateral strength.
So a 4bar is just like a big single pivot running a moto-type linkage. In my eyes anyway.

 

[Cruz]

Can someone please check on Socket, very worried about his non appearance on this thread.

 

[bazza]

i reakon he is not replying because he is sick of replying to these threads.

 

[S.]

i reakon he is not replying because he is sick of replying to these threads.

No, I was away camping

Active suspension = marketing term. They use it to IMPLY that the suspension will work properly at all times, whether you're pedalling, braking, whatever. 99% of the time it's just BS.