MTB Suspension Kinematics Explained: Leverage Ratio, Anti-Squat, Progressivity and Setup
A plain-language guide to MTB rear suspension kinematics: leverage ratio and progressivity, instant centre, anti-squat, anti-rise and braking, sag, spring choice and the rebound curb test. Learn to...
Mountain bike geometry is the collection of angles and measurements that define how your frame is shaped — and ultimately how your bike handles on the trail. Whether you're shopping for a new ride,...
Linkage (current version Linkage X3, developed by Racooz Software and hosted at bikechecker.com) is the most widely used suspension simulation and design tool for mountain bikes. Engineers, frame...
Santa Cruz Blur Gen 5 (2027) Geometry: A 66 Degree Cross-Country Bike
The fifth-generation Blur moves to 120mm front and rear with a 66 degree head angle on every size, up to 2.3 degrees slacker than the outgoing XC build. Full chart, per-size chainstays and the weight...
Kona Remote 160 Geometry: Kona Goes Full-Power Bosch and Holds the Price at $6,499
Kona's 2026 Remote 160 gets Bosch's full-power 120 Nm CX motor, an 800 Wh battery, and a 63.5-degree head angle for $6,499. A full geometry chart, the fixed 445mm chainstay question, and how it reads...
Canyon Lux Trail 2027 Geometry: The XS and S Share a Front End
Full 2027 Canyon Lux Trail geometry chart for XS to XL, plus the two things the size chart shows that the press release does not.
Nicolai R20 MGU AON Edition Geometry: 462mm Chainstays on Every Size
Nicolai's EUR 14,999 gearbox-motor downhill e-bike holds a 462mm rear centre across M, L and XL while reach steps 460/480/500. Every millimetre of growth happens in front of the bottom bracket.
Scott Spark DC 2027 Geometry: 138mm of Travel and 26mm More Stack Than the RC
Scott built the 2027 Spark DC as its own 138mm frame, not a Spark RC with a longer fork. Full geometry chart, the DC-vs-RC deltas, sizing and pricing.
Yeti MT Geometry: The Chainstays Grow 16mm. The Reach Grows 75mm.
The Yeti MT scales its chainstays 436 to 452mm while reach grows 75mm. Full chart for all four sizes, what that 16mm of scaling actually buys you against a bike that scales nothing, and the stack...
