macribs
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Been following the Descendence bikes open-source thread.
And what strike me is that most of todays frame has the rear shock mounted almost horizontal leaning forward into the triangle.
I am sure the designers have a good reason for that - but for e-bikes that kind of take away valuable space.
Then I came over this photo, the new Yamaha Electric. Now there is something different.
Shock is tilted backwards. Giving room for mid motor and batteries.
Will this shock angle in any way make the bike handle worst then if the shock was tilted the other way - leaning forward?
Does anyone have an idea to maybe create a pivot point that can counter act for any problems such a shock angle might have?
If I was to modify a DH frame or an e-bike frame kit would changing shock position ruin the handling of the bike?
Any and all thoughts on the matter will be appreciated.
And what strike me is that most of todays frame has the rear shock mounted almost horizontal leaning forward into the triangle.
I am sure the designers have a good reason for that - but for e-bikes that kind of take away valuable space.
Then I came over this photo, the new Yamaha Electric. Now there is something different.
Shock is tilted backwards. Giving room for mid motor and batteries.
Will this shock angle in any way make the bike handle worst then if the shock was tilted the other way - leaning forward?
Does anyone have an idea to maybe create a pivot point that can counter act for any problems such a shock angle might have?
If I was to modify a DH frame or an e-bike frame kit would changing shock position ruin the handling of the bike?
Any and all thoughts on the matter will be appreciated.