As far as the "ABC" fixings go, I have always envisaged some sort of 12mm ally axle system at each point much like that found through the rear wheel, maybe with an added interface of some sort to help locate the parts and reduce any vertical flex slightly.
ABC seem fine to me as they are now...
My current bikes.
http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb7529415/p4pb7529415.jpg
http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6012212/p4pb6012212.jpg
And a couple of my frame designs.
http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb4888476/p4pb4888476.jpg
http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb5784094/p4pb5784094.jpg
It looks like its coming along nicely. It's good to see the idea set out properly to scale. I would agree that point B should probably be raised slightly though, possibly a tad further forward as well to increase compatibility with designs that use a downtube mounted shock. I think C is in a...
I think it's a really interesting concept and would be keen to help out with the design and any CAD work if I wasn't currently in my final year of mechanical engineering at university. I'm a bit to bogged down with other projects right now unfortunately.
Once I finish uni though I've been...
http://www.sicklines.com/tv/2010-kokanee-crankworx-air-dh-presented-by-ixs/
Watch from 15seconds to 30seconds in this video. Best video examples of scrubs I know of. Click the slow-mo button to see the technique better. Looks as if what 'DHPeteinSC' describes is about right.
Theres a good amount of tape hoping going on in the first video on here, http://dirt.mpora.com/news/sda-championships-dunkeld-2010.html
None of these riders were DQ'd as far as im aware, and that line clearly gave a considerable advantage.
Look here (http://www.descent-gear.com/?sec=cat&cat=134&page=2&PHPSESSID=72c98be4690727d2ff430c9fcc37e16b&PHPSESSID=a722b462240f73e4501af879a01be79c), no images, but it does list names of other helmets 'seth grey' and 'pinstripe black' which sounds much more subdued than the other designs ive...
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