Is linkage suspension worth it

[dude!]

hi guys i have been modding a frame trail beast and have been trying to figure out a linkage system to mod onto the frame. and after changing my mind a hundred time on how it should go i realised i hadent even thought about if it was worth it. the aim was to get long smooth travel. am i in over my head or will it be worth the effort if i get it right?? im a bit lost.

 

[rach88]

Would be hard to get right I personally think. You'd be better off buying a frame and swinga with it all ready set up together.

I found today after doing bigger jumps then I'd ever done that my ass is way less sore, the landings were easier and I had much more confidence jumping it. Plus I seem to do small ski jumps and whoop sections easier then other people of the same skill without linkage.

I personally like it, but am also looking at getting another non linkage bike(14/12 set up crf50 style). So I guess once I have that I could compare it easier on two bikes set up for me.

 

[wogtaz ryder]

Yes the linkage midsize bikes are untouchable with todays linkageless china midsize's , imo .

But a linkage isnt a bolt on thing , from what i have heard , 1 little difference in shock angle / placement , and all the linkage parts etc make a big difference.

So as rach said , a proven setup would be the go.

 

[dude!]

iv been basing my dimensions off of a kx85 frame and rear iv got. suppose it would be easier to cut and mount the gear off of that

 

[sean01]

what exactly are you building.. got any pics.

but yeah linkage is def worth it providing its setup properly..

 

[dude!]

dont even know what to call it . got a tank off my busted tt350 to put on it, making the brackets up to put a spotlight on the front of it. planning on putting a altered 184 in it its gunna be a big ugly.............. some thing. im just looking for a rear setup thats will give me a nice soft and smooth ride like the old xr's and my old tt did.

 

[The_GDFP]

A decent quality non-linkage shock beats a poorly designed linkage. Even some eqarly 80's Japanese bikes SUCKED. 1981 CR was so progressive that my fat arse couldn't bottom one. First KX uni-boinger had a falling rate so they were stiff on the stutters and still bottomed. A pal in the States is modding KLX frames with KX65 rear suspension, and doing it correctly. The bikes work amazingly.

 

[rumble]

From my experience trying to build something is not worth the hassles and eventual cost. eg. trying to mod a non turbo car to make it like a turbo car in the same model....

If you can, ride a linkage bike. You will prob find the whole package, alot better than what you are trying to make, and probably safer.