Bottom out thread

[rider124]

found this one a while ago. looks pretty nasty!

 

[sedifus]

Nice one from this weekend's world cup

 

[gruntrider651]

Just 3 of the pics snapped down at Stromlo at the start of the month.

 

[Albro90]

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found this one a while ago. looks pretty nasty!

Is it just me ir is that whole frame bending?

 

[.dan.]

Is it just me ir is that whole frame bending?

Think about it this way. If the frame is positioned at an angle differing from the vertical, the weight force of the rider positioned over the pedals is going to be acting downwards, causing the frame to flex closer towards the vertical (90*). The frame isn't bending at all, it's just some minor flex that the frame needs to be able to soak up these sorts of awkward impacts without snapping.

 

[tasty.dirt74]

Here are a few from vital mtb.

http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/feat...-Bike-G-Out-Photos-from-Spain,72674/sspomer,2

Bottom out, anyone..

 

[ajay]

Kelly McGarry over-shooting the 75ft canyon gap at rampage.
/thread

 

[teK--]

kelly mcgarry over-shooting the 75ft canyon gap at rampage.
/thread

huck. Of. The. Year.

 

[creaky]

/thread

indeed ...

 

[John U]

Very nasty.

 

[nitro01]

Thought I'd reignite this lovely thread!

Pic of my Trance SX all squished together....

 

[steel ribs]

Rock drop on trigger & gap jump

 

[James Adam Theinert]

The moment the main pivot bearing shat itself as did I