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DMulyava
02-16-04, 02:19 PM
Hey guys, what are some of the acronyms that you guys have misinterpreted/used incorrectly? Here are two of mine:
FSR - Full Suspension Rig (stands for "Future Shock Rear")
Stiction - Sticky Action (stands for "Static Friction")

bigchina
02-16-04, 04:30 PM
huh??
PeterG1185
02-16-04, 05:02 PM
Hey guys, what are some of the acronyms that you guys have misinterpreted/used incorrectly? Here are two of mine:
FSR - Full Suspension Rig (stands for "Future Shock Rear")
Stiction - Sticky Action (stands for "Static Friction")

WRONG! FSR does not stand for future shock rear. Its the suspension design that horst leitner came up with and specialized bought.

And stiction is not an acronym. While you're correct that is it the combining of two words, it is a word found in the dictionary

"One entry found for stiction.


Main Entry: stic·tion
Pronunciation: 'stik-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: static + friction
: the force required to cause one body in contact with another to begin to move
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=stiction&x=20&y=4"

mindbogger
02-16-04, 05:03 PM
VPS- many months ago i though it was "very plush suspension" turns out it was Variable Point Suspension
KleinMp99
02-16-04, 05:10 PM
WRONG! FSR does not stand for future shock rear.


What do you mean wrong......your wrong boyo.
PeterG1185
02-16-04, 05:17 PM
whats it mean then smarta*s
KleinMp99
02-16-04, 05:18 PM
whats it mean then smarta*s


Duh? It means future shock rear, so apologize to DM for being a dickhead.
Maelstrom
02-16-04, 07:43 PM
Theres an irony here somewhere ;)...
PeterG1185
02-16-04, 08:45 PM
i'm right until proven wrong. So as long as i havent been proven wrong i will always be right
Raiyn
02-16-04, 09:49 PM
Proof you say.
Answer ID
177

Product
FSR Bicycles


Category
Other


Date Created
11/20/1999 03:02 AM

Date Updated
11/30/1999 05:20 PM

Access Level
Everyone


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What does FSR stand for?

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At 11/22/99 11:04 AM we wrote -
FSR stands for "Future Shock Rear

This came straight off the Specialized FAQ's. You owe an apology Peter.
roadfix
02-17-04, 10:58 AM
Who remembers URT????
PeterG1185
02-17-04, 02:32 PM
ok, i was wrong, but i dont know about an apology........................
Phatman
02-17-04, 03:25 PM
Who remembers URT????
unified (sp?) rear triangle?
bigchina
02-17-04, 03:53 PM
Uncle Roy's Truck
trekkie820
02-17-04, 04:45 PM
FSR: F***ing Stupid Rider!!

lol, and just remember people, its okay to take a joke once in a while!!
roadfix
02-17-04, 04:48 PM
unified (sp?) rear triangle?You won!
justsomeguy
02-17-04, 05:22 PM
Hey guys, what are some of the acronyms that you guys have misinterpreted/used incorrectly? Here are two of mine:
FSR - Full Suspension Rig (stands for "Future Shock Rear")
Stiction - Sticky Action (stands for "Static Friction")

Funny?

Long Winter, eh?
Maelstrom
02-17-04, 05:35 PM
Who remembers URT????

Why would you want to ;)
Raiyn
02-17-04, 06:24 PM
FSR: F***ing Stupid Rider!!

lol, and just remember people, its okay to take a joke once in a while!!
As soon as I see one I will Lance wannabe
KleinMp99
02-17-04, 06:26 PM
but i dont know about an apology........................

What do you mean you dont know about an apology. You will apologize or suffer the consequences!!!!!
a2psyklnut
02-19-04, 11:05 PM
Settle down boys!

How about ISO: It's simply obvious (or, Internations Standards Organization)

What about Cannondale's CAAD?

L8R
mindbogger
02-20-04, 04:06 PM
i am gonna take a shot at the CAAD:

Cannondale's Awesome Aluminum Device