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High Pivot Suspension

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sports1 year ago

"2024 Norco Sight and Optic: High-Pivot, Short Travel Trail Confidence"

The 2024 Norco Optic is a unique trail bike with a high pivot, short travel, and aggressive geometry, featuring a 125mm rear travel, 140mm fork, and high pivot idler-equipped suspension design. The bike offers various frame options, adaptable geometry, and a Ride Aligned approach to bike sizing. While it excels in descending with impressive characteristics, its climbing performance may not be as snappy as other short travel bikes, and the idler pulley may cause some noise and drag. Overall, the Norco Optic is designed for riders seeking a bike that can push beyond its purview when ridden hard.

cycling2 years ago

"Forbidden Druid V2: The Ultimate High Pivot Trail Slayer"

Forbidden Bike Co. has released the Druid V2, a 130mm travel trail bike that uses an inverted four-bar suspension design with revised kinematics and longer-lasting hardware. The frame can adapt to fit a 29 or 27.5” rear wheel, and meticulous attention to reducing drivetrain drag has been implemented. The geometry has been stretched, and the reach numbers have been updated to a longer, more modern fit. Prices range from $6,199 up to $8,899 USD for the decked-out RockShox / SRAM Eagle Transmission, and a frame kit is available if you prefer to custom build your own Druid.