Genuinely Variable Leverage Ratio: Tuned For The Trail Ahead.
Because of a carefully engineered relationship between leverage ratio, wheel path and chain-growth, QUAD-Link suspension can use a minimally damped shock to give the plushest, smoothest small bump response. The QUAD-Link system then transitions smoothly through the mid-stroke of the shock to catch and control the biggest hits without ramping up or bottoming out harshly.

By working closely with design engineers and riders at Fox, SRAM and DT Swiss we can tailor the leverage ratio to the spring rates of the air shocks we choose.

This complete integration of all the aspects of the suspension is how we guarantee perfectly controlled suspension performance throughout the stroke.

Efficient Pedalling Without Performance Stifling Over Damping
At Whyte we've always believed in letting the shock do the best job of absorbing impacts that it can. Not choking small bump performance with excessive low speed compression damping or control compromising 'platforms'.

Because we can tune each aspect of the suspension performance independently from the others our bikes achieve great pedalling performance and traction control as well as small bump absorption. Our intelligent wheel path pulls peak power into the ground exactly when and where you need it to give exceptional traction. Meanwhile we can maintain low damping levels in the shock for the best small bump absorption and comfort at all ride speeds.

Intelligent Wheel Path Design
The intelligent wheel path from our unique 4-Bar linkage architecture is key to the performance of our bikes. Initial rearward movement trajectory lets the wheel absorb the slap of square edged hits, maintaining momentum even at slow climbing speeds. It also keeps the bikes feeling sharp and connected under power.

Reduced chain-growth deeper into the wheel path prevents pedalling interruption and control compromising kickback from bigger hits throughout the stroke.

Intelligent Wheel Path graph
The wheel path of a suspension bike can heavily influence the ride characteristics, in the graph to the right we've plotted out some typical wheel paths to illustrate the advantages of having an intelligent wheel path.
Light blue is showing a zero chain growth arc, where the chain-stay length of the bike remains constant throughout the travel, this is also a also a close approximation to a low seat tube mounted single pivot linkage bike like a Kona or Trek.