I agree. Its a bad design that shock would get caked with mud in no time not to mention a constant barrage of gravel. They should include a bada$$ mud guard like v10's have.The rear shock would take a beating that close to the tire.
yup its just you. the rear shock is still just attached to the frameI like em', sweet looking bikes. Is it just me or is the shock being compressed from both ends?
or make your own... it s not very hard...I agree. Its a bad design that shock would get caked with mud in no time not to mention a constant barrage of gravel. They should include a bada$$ mud guard like v10's have.
actually its not just me. apon further investigation...yup its just you. the rear shock is still just attached to the frame
ah nice, too bad they won't be avaliable in the US without having to pay someone's patent
http://www.descent-world.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=663&Itemid=82“The Float Link suspension was designed in 2002 by Bodo Probst who worked with Horst in designing his famous 4-bar set-up. The float-link is nearly a conventional four-link system but with several advantages; the lower shock pivot is not mounted to the frame but to a special link on the chain-stay. This means the action on the shock is linear and can be tuned to the required transmission ratio. The rear triangle is suspended as a closed system and does not react directly against the front triangle, this isolation means the suspension remains fully active whilst being very efficient under pedalling. The dual lever action on the shock allows a compact design with a low centre of gravity. Since the shock is not directly connected to the front triangle it is isolated from side loads reducing friction and thus wear to the stanchion and bushes. All pivots use sealed roller or needle bearings to provide a smooth and durable suspension action.”
That's too bad, i really think Fusion makes some great bikes, the suspension works really well and i especially dig their handling. I always wondered why they didn't bring their products to the US, since they are bigger than most german boutique companies and i always thought they could do well overseas. Do you know when that specialized patent is running out by any chance?Yes the shock is Floating and yes you would have to pay patent rights if you were the distributor of these frames here in the US. I looked into their bikes over a year ago and thought about bringing in their frames to the US. They are a pretty big bike company in Germany. Bigger than most. It’s a shame even though it is a FSR with a floating shock that you will not see them in the US anytime soon due to Specialized patent. I talked to them about 4 times to get more info about being a distributor here in the US for them, but it was hard with the language barrier. I do know there are a few guys racing the WCs on them and doing well too. Don’t know the guys names though.
Yeah, that reputation kept me from buying one of their frames, but supposedly they have finally cleaned up their act and adressed their quality issues this year.They ride great, but from my experience they don't last very long under fast riders.
My experience with them is only this past season, so I can't comment on before that, but i saw so many break I would never even consider buying one.Yeah, that reputation kept me from buying one of their frames, but supposedly they have finally cleaned up their act and adressed their quality issues this year.
Well it isn't like they are new to the game. They have been around a decent amount of time.Give them some time. They will get everything fixed and straighten out. I think they are on to something. I bet specialized is wondering why they didn't think of it.