crazy-canuck my life has reached its peak - Its all downhill from here
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Member Since: Jan 17, 2008
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Favorite Trails: Sackville DH, Wentworth, Bromont, Camp Fortune
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crazy-canuck commented under crazy-canuck's video ( May 12, 2012 at 12:24 )
quotes Haha, yup. That video is so old :P

crazy-canuck commented under Eastern-States-Cup's blog ( May 10, 2012 at 20:29 )
quotes I was thinking of doing the ocup race, but for me the drive is almost the exact same to both, so going to the Pro GRT! Should be sweet!
crazy-canuck commented under EdgeFactor's video ( May 8, 2012 at 6:56 )
quotes It was just a ealy model I had made of the linkage showing it does both the same thing in solid works and real life.

crazy-canuck commented under EdgeFactor's blog ( May 6, 2012 at 16:24 )
quotes I see what you are saying, and I tried well over 50 rough variations of 4 bar ideas to get this. It can almost be done, but the center of gravity will not be nearly as low. If I do it the Wilson way, it does not compensate enough for the high pivot and short chain stays, not to mention this contest wanted something new ;). Another thing about this 6 bar design is that I can modify it to give me almost any leverage ratio I like without it having a negative effect on the braking forces (not an adjustment but a different geometry of the linkage).
crazy-canuck commented under EdgeFactor's blog ( May 6, 2012 at 13:19 )
quotes I understand what you are saying baca262, and in terms of pure dynamics you are almost right. But by having the back end float I can put the idler pulley lower allowing it to avoid the main pivot. Also the added braces will increase the sriffness. Finally in my personal experience floating brakes are not always the most reliable, but that could likely be changed.
crazy-canuck commented under EdgeFactor's blog ( May 6, 2012 at 13:12 )
quotes The axel path graph is magnified in the x value to show the path better. Although it is significant rearward travel, it is a small amount compared to the vertical travel. 30mm back, 208mm vertical
crazy-canuck wrote on doctorz's noteboard ( May 5, 2012 at 17:52 )
quotes But the DF-350 is not a single pivot. The wheel mount is floating.

crazy-canuck commented under EdgeFactor's blog ( May 5, 2012 at 16:48 )
quotes Can you provide a link to what you are talking about? I am curious, but The two you mentioned earlier were just single pivots...
crazy-canuck commented under EdgeFactor's blog ( May 4, 2012 at 21:16 )
quotes Take a look at a Norco Aurum and a Trek session 88. They look alike. Yet are two very different bikes, with different suspension platforms. As a matter of fact, the differences between this design and that of the devinci is significantly greater than that of the Aurum vs the Session 88. If you take more than a quick glance you will see that the DF-350 is very different and something new to the bike industry all together.
crazy-canuck commented under EdgeFactor's blog ( May 4, 2012 at 21:11 )
quotes Thanks for the reply, I know what you are talking about in reaching manufacturable tolerances. At the connecting rode it should not be a big issue once the design is refined. The real tolerance issue is actually going to be between the BB and the lowest pivot right next to it. It may require moving the pivot, which would mean completely refining the suspension again, but I will do what it takes. Cheers!
crazy-canuck commented under crazy-canuck's video ( May 4, 2012 at 19:47 )
quotes Thanks :) If you do any of the sunset series I may see you there, thinking about doing one or two if I can find the time between the dh races and what not.

crazy-canuck commented under EdgeFactor's blog ( May 4, 2012 at 19:44 )
quotes Doctorz, I believe you may be mistaken. Both the bikes you mentioned are high single pivots, the DF-350 has a floating wheel mount to eliminate brake forces. The closest thing the linkage on this bike resembles is a lawwill linkage, difference is this design allows for a lower center of gravity, more room for modifying leverage ratios, and the potential to have a stiffer rear triangle.
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doctorz wrote
May 5, 2012 at 17:52
im done good night

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doctorz wrote
May 5, 2012 at 17:10
same thing as i see, on the post , thats why i say what i claim ,the industry is lacking any originality , even marin copyed balfa 2 step

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doctorz wrote
May 5, 2012 at 16:59
check google for GT rts 1, balfa nouveau riche and Sunn dh bike

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bighit777 wrote
Jul 30, 2011 at 17:45
Not sure if you will be in ottawa for o cup but ill be in bromont tomoro so if you wanna ride keep an eye out. ill do the same

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bighit777 wrote
Jul 5, 2011 at 11:50
Holy crap you have alot planned. No worries though, ill probly be up there this weekend and figure it out.

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bighit777 wrote
Jul 3, 2011 at 17:21
Hey Dan, do you know if they have opened the bike park up yet? i got a chance to ride the 4X last time i was there which was sweet when i got to that 4 pack beside the lift.

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bighit777 wrote
Jun 4, 2011 at 12:08
Weather network is so stupid now its ganna be sunny again for sunday. So I will be there for sure.

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bighit777 wrote
Jun 3, 2011 at 17:25
sundays weather has turned to rain so i am not sure if ill still go. id love to go tomoro but i have to work at both my jobs Frown


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