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Bikael Molton

goofy for life
Jun 9, 2003
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Given that vampires are essentially parasites, that's a spot-on name for a brand seeking such patent absurdity.

Vampire Bikes - Chris Canfield's new brand. However, the suspension layout is a normal horst link, but it has multiple main pivot locations you can use. It sounds akin to trying to patent leverage rate flip chips.
 

Jm_

sled dog's bollocks
Jan 14, 2002
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Eh? Some DH frames back in 2001 had 2 separate main pivot locations. swapped in exactly that way

eg.
Coyote DH3/Muddyfox Descent (same frame)
Dammit Gary…ruining the patents for bike companies that think they are doing something new…like putting the seatpost in front of the bottom bracket.
 

Jm_

sled dog's bollocks
Jan 14, 2002
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Yup, we have come so close to make Idiocracy real we have people trying to PATENT FUCKING HOLES!!! :panic:
Already patented

 

Gary

"S" is for "neo-luddite"
Aug 27, 2002
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just use one chain and a derailleur hanger mounted tensioner. Far less complicated and just works.