“Anti squat is defined as the effect whereby rear suspension does not compress under acceleration forces because the chain tension forces are used to counteract it. It is achieved by exact positioning of the instant centre.” Eric Gross
If the chainstay extends when the suspension is activated then the chain tension created by pedalling acts against the suspension compressing. The swing arm is pulled down and the crank arm is pulled up.
_ Advantage: when rolling full suspension performance, when pedalling less active suspension _ Disadvantage: the more the chain tension is used the higher the pedal kickback
Depending on the model we have varied the anti-squat effect. Our aim is to produce sufficient chain tension (especially on the smallest chainring) and simultaneously to prevent noticeable pedal kickback or an unpleasantly high bottom bracket height.
In addition the anti squat effect is strengthened with all BIONICON models by the KPP effect of the geometry adjustment and the HYPERX effect (hyperextension) of G2 models.
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