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F R AME S P E C I F I C S
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FRONT/REAR TRIANGLE - Radically shaped and
oversized main tubes deliver a stable and planted front end. A
one-point-five sized headtube not only accommodates the beefy
tubing, but is also designed to accept up to 1.5" diameter fork
steer tubes, should the need arise for an even burlier, stiffer fork
specification. The unique machined yoke in the seat tube
performs three important tasks: First, it moves the upper portion
of the seat tube forward and away from the rear wheel, avoiding
tire contact in the depths of the travel; Second, it ensures the front
derailleur is correctly positioned, for optimized shifting performance;
And third, it provides the longest straight section of seat tube
possible, for maximum post insertion. Inboard mounted rear
brake calipers lessen the effects of un-sprung weight on the rear
suspension and tuck the calipers out of harms way. Brake
induced suspension compression/extension (brake-jack) is
further reduced as a result of mounting the brake to the more
horizontal and beefier chainstay, rather than a traditional seatstay
mount. Put it all together with the stout, precision-engineered
linkage & pivots, and we have ourselves a chassis that transfers
the rider's efforts into maximum driven power at the rear wheel.
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SHOCKS - Like all frames utilizing Equilink technology, the
Redemption was designed to accept any brand of shock, around
conventional shock lengths, without requiring specific internal
factory settings. The Equilink suspension system was designed
to offer the utmost in efficiency without requiring platform-valved
shocks to mask design deficiencies (suspension-induced
bobbing). However, if riders want to experiment with the different
feel platform shocks can offer, the choice is theirs. At Felt, we
believe that shock specification and tune-ability should be a
choice - not a requirement.
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LINKS & PIVOTS - Sealed cartridge bearings at every pivot point
and dual bearings at each drop-out pivot ensure a stiff, yet compliant
ride that will endure whatever the elements can throw at them.