OK just drove 8 hours back from Keystone/Yeti dealer meeting so this post will be a little short-full deal on monday complete w a scanned image of the final bike drawing.
OK ready? no you're not-909 Technology-
Triangulated swingarm mounte to 2 'Cars' that runs on 2 Linear Tracks-one running vertical from the BB up towards the seat post,and a second one running horizontal from roughly the seat tube to the down tube.While the bike compresses the swingarm rides up the 1 st rail,and at the same time rides foreward on the second rail therefore tuning the wheelpath along the way.
This gives the bike a slightly rearward path up to 6" then curves foreward through the rest of the stroke. It goes rearward 4mm then at the end comes foreward from vertical 13mm.
Gets even crazier-the upper rail has a gentle curve in it that the Car follows fine tuning the curve.Where it is mounted to the downtube at the front it bolts on and can be adjusted up and down to tune the end of the curve.Other rails with different curves will also be available to set the bike up for individual preferences.
Rails are used instead of swinging links so that very exacting axle path(s) can be achieved,or altered. It also makes the bike feel super solid.
this causes unbelieveable pedaling berformance without noticable feedback,and without getting overly long at the end of the travel.
These parts known as Cars have bearings surrounding the tracks on all sides allowing them to move on the tracks but not able to twist or bind.
Great news-no wierd geomertry-65 dr egree head angle w/a fox fork set at 7.5 inches,14"bb average length top tube on the medium.
It cornered very neutral felt lively,easy to change lines etc.
The bike has a mild overall rising rate that is designed around modern shocks(read DHX).Pretty plush with very good bottoming control,propedal,volume,and pressure set at lowest settings.
suggested retail $2799 available in March.Fox booth at Interbike should have a bunch to ride that are being built now.
It also has a crazy monocoque top tube that splits into 2 spars at the seat tube area.
150x15 hub no floater necessary replaceable hanger, 1 1/8 ht.
ok sleep now. later guys.
OK ready? no you're not-909 Technology-
Triangulated swingarm mounte to 2 'Cars' that runs on 2 Linear Tracks-one running vertical from the BB up towards the seat post,and a second one running horizontal from roughly the seat tube to the down tube.While the bike compresses the swingarm rides up the 1 st rail,and at the same time rides foreward on the second rail therefore tuning the wheelpath along the way.
This gives the bike a slightly rearward path up to 6" then curves foreward through the rest of the stroke. It goes rearward 4mm then at the end comes foreward from vertical 13mm.
Gets even crazier-the upper rail has a gentle curve in it that the Car follows fine tuning the curve.Where it is mounted to the downtube at the front it bolts on and can be adjusted up and down to tune the end of the curve.Other rails with different curves will also be available to set the bike up for individual preferences.
Rails are used instead of swinging links so that very exacting axle path(s) can be achieved,or altered. It also makes the bike feel super solid.
this causes unbelieveable pedaling berformance without noticable feedback,and without getting overly long at the end of the travel.
These parts known as Cars have bearings surrounding the tracks on all sides allowing them to move on the tracks but not able to twist or bind.
Great news-no wierd geomertry-65 dr egree head angle w/a fox fork set at 7.5 inches,14"bb average length top tube on the medium.
It cornered very neutral felt lively,easy to change lines etc.
The bike has a mild overall rising rate that is designed around modern shocks(read DHX).Pretty plush with very good bottoming control,propedal,volume,and pressure set at lowest settings.
suggested retail $2799 available in March.Fox booth at Interbike should have a bunch to ride that are being built now.
It also has a crazy monocoque top tube that splits into 2 spars at the seat tube area.
150x15 hub no floater necessary replaceable hanger, 1 1/8 ht.
ok sleep now. later guys.
I think a photo might help...
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:nuts:
what the heck are these things?
my crew would be jealous.
