This week, Dave Weagle, the creator
of the World Champion and internationally acclaimed dw-link suspension
introduces a new system to the cycling world. The new system is called SPLIT PIVOT and features
worldwide patent pending concentric dropout pivot technology never seen before.
A web site dedicated to the system, www.split-pivot.com, was launched earlier
in May 2007.
Dave had the following to say about
the launch of the new system: “I’m thrilled to finally be able to show Split
Pivot off. This has been something that I’ve worked on for quite a while, years
actually, licensed to partners and talked to others behind closed doors, built
prototypes, but nobody in the public has seen it yet. It’s so hard to keep
something so exciting a secret for so long so I am glad that part is over. I
think that riders are really going to enjoy this system. It allows for atypical
pivot placement that works great for acceleration and bump absorption and the
concentric dropout pivot lets me tune braking forces at the same time. Basically
the Split Pivot bikes are a lot of fun to ride.”
What is it?
Split Pivot is a worldwide patent
pending suspension system for high performance bicycles, where traction,
efficiency, maneuverability, and frame stiffness are important factors on the
track and trail. Split Pivot’s [concentric dropout pivot] is the heart of this
new design and provides performance that no single pivot can duplicate. Shaped
by Dave Weagle's competition proven engineering, Split Pivot is designed to
offer a ride that will make you smile.
How does it
work?
Split Pivot separates acceleration
forces from braking forces in the suspension. The system reduces excess
suspension compression due to acceleration forces, and at the same time reduces
excess compression due to braking forces. Braking neutrality can be tuned
independently of acceleration characteristics, and leverage rate curves can be
tuned to meet the needs of the application. Shock layout can be vertical,
horizontal, floating or even driven by a modifier link.
The system lends
itself to ease of manufacture, and can be engineered to build lightweight frame
structures without resorting to exotic materials or tube shapes. Featuring 12mm
thru axle, QR 12mm axle, or 10mm vertical QR possibilities, plenty of stock
wheels fit the design.
Bottom Line: Split Pivot can be engineered to offer a ride
that will make you want to be on your bike more often.
Split Pivot will be available
Worldwide in late 2007 and early 2008, details on brands and models to come
soon. Prototypes are out there, keep your eyes peeled!
Split Pivot, Split-Pivot.com, and
Ride for fun! are pending trademarks of Split Pivot Inc.
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