suspension... what is it for?
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It's there for people to start e-speculations on the internet.
BMXers don't need it. Why should we need it? Same thing with helmets.
depends if you are "piloting" or "passengering"
it smooths out mad hux0rs...
I would like to see you attempt a DH run on a BMX
And I would like to see you buy a sarcasme detector.
It's there so you can sit in the car park and go "bouncy bouncy bouncy!!!"
That was gunna be my response.
It's so we can use phrases such as 'moderate to heavy sucking noises'* while having a serious discussion.
*Quoted from Udi, and used without permission
*Quoted from Udi, and used without permission
and while we're jib jabbing, why do cars have suspension? :biggrin:
It's there to start 15+ page threads about sam hill's stanchion diameters.
Lets not all forget its for forgiveness as well, you know when you made that "one last run" and you take a very wrong line, and your only option is to point and pray you live!!!
Suspension was invented so we have something to blame when we totally boner up a run and yardsale in front of 20 to 30 people.
"I would have been fine but my rebound was a little fast and I totally got bucked!"
"I would have been fine but my rebound was a little fast and I totally got bucked!"
It prevents excess money from accumulating in your checking account...So in a sense, suspension is analogous to women and jager bombs.
No truer words have been spoken...
For that cool little blue sticker...
that's just in case you have any money left in your checking account.
To take the fun out of the sport. (sarcasm)
To regain the fun: build up a rigid ss 29r (with whackado handlebars).
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To regain the fun: build up a rigid ss 29r (with whackado handlebars).
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^ Nah, that's just what Konas are for.
pat did you know where this photo was taken? it looks eerily like a spot that I used to ride...
Nope, I just found it on pinkbike, searching 'drop flat huge'.
Serious answer - suspension has three main purposes. First is to keep the wheels on the ground with as little change in normal reaction force as possible in order to maintain grip and traction. Second is to reduce transmission of force and displacement to the vehicle occupants for comfort. Third is to maintain the desired trim (handling/pitch balance) of the vehicle.
The first two objectives are usually somewhat synonymous, but they usually clash with the third one.
The first two objectives are usually somewhat synonymous, but they usually clash with the third one.
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That's what I originally said...It's very expensive to maintain the desired trim.
ahahahah good call.