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QUAD-Link II - Suspension System

QUAD-Link II takes all the simplicity and low weight benefits of a single pivot design to keep the bike totally rideable and reliable in the worst conditions you can throw at it. At the same time it removes all the inevitable compromises with carefully created controllable wheel paths and variable shock leverage ratios to maximise your control and enjoyment.
It drives, grips, sucks up small bumps, handles hits and keeps control better than any single pivot system, yet it copes with mud, lack of maintenance, gruelling grinding paste trails and future shock changes better than any other linkage design.

Simplest 4 Bar Linkage System; Unique & Patented

QUAD-Link II is the simplest 4-Bar Link system… In fact, there is less to it than most linkage assisted single pivot systems. QUAD-Link II bikes are unique and patent protected.

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 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.

     
  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 II suspension can use a minimally damped shock to give the plushest, smoothest small bump response. The QUAD-Link II 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.		  
     
  Efficient Pedalling Without Stifling Levels of 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 our bikes achieve great pedalling performance as well as excellent small bump absorption. Our intelligent wheel path pulls peak power into the ground exactly when and where you need it to give exceptional traction.		  
     
 

Lifetime Warranty On Pivot Bearings
The suspension system, the pivot bearings themselves and the way they install into the chassis are all specifically designed for maximum lifespan. That’s why we can offer an unbeatable lifetime warranty on the pivot bearings of our bikes.

  
     
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