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Calling all math wizards?

Discussion in 'Tech' started by wera_123, Jun 7, 2011.

  1. wera_123

    wera_123 Well-Known Member

    Here in Germany and have a 6 days before the next test and 3 weeks before the next race so I have a little time and graph paper on my hands.

    Over the years I have heard/read where the XX rear suspension linkage has 5% of progression and others 10% a some kit links with more and others with less. I have never fully understood the calculation in my small brain.

    How do I know if the linkage is more progression from the next. I have a handful of different links that I am wanting to measure.

    So to measure/calculate the rising rate of a rear suspension linkage (minus spring) what is the best way to measure the progression, ratio, and rising rate of a linkage.


    Any help is greatly appreciated.
     
  2. stickboy274

    stickboy274 Stick-a-licious Tire Dude

    You'll need to know what bike it's going in. The swingarm/shock set up factors into it all
     
  3. 23k5

    23k5 Well-Known Member

    I use this software for such things......

    http://www.tonyfoale.com/Main.htm

    I seem to recall there is at least one thread about this software on here, can't remember exactly where though.
     

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