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Tequila Joe
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Bikes: 2019 RM Blizzard, 2013 SuperX, 2007 Litespeed Vortex, 1970 Falcon Olympic, 2008 RM Metropolis IGH, 2004 Specialized Enduro, 2006 Langster

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So let see....the more popular brands mostly from memory

Trek / Gary Fisher = Single pivot
Raleigh / Diamondback = Single Pivot
Cannondale = Single Pivot
Kona = Single Pivot
KHS = Single Pivot
Mountain Cycle = Single Pivot
Santa Cruz = Single Pivot (Super Light & Heckler)
Transition = Single Pivot
Turner = Single Pivot (Pre-2006 = Horst)
Jamis = Single Pivot (Pre 2004 = Horst)
Yeti = Single Pivot
Ventana = Single Pivot (thanks nav)


Devinci = Horst in Canada (in the USA = Sigle Pivot)
Giant = Maestro (Pre Maestro = Single Pivot) ( except NRS = Horst) thanks phoebeisis
Ellsworth = Horst (Except Isis, Joker, Distance = Single Pivot)
Iron Horse = DW Link (except Yakuza = Single Pivot) thanks KonaRider24
Intense = VPP
Mongoose / GT = Free Drive / iDrive (system is a different type of SP but maybe a SP )
Norco = Horst
Specialized = Horst
Santa Cruz = VPP (Blur, Nomad, VP Free, V10 (I think)
Titus = Horst
Rocky Mountain = ETSX (Others = Single Pivot)
Marin = Quad Link


The only thing I really dislike abount SP is that the suspension is not very active under braking situations. (Brake Jack /Squat) Also, depending on thier design, pedal feedback is more apparent in SP designs than most other systems. Pedal bob is also more in SP designs and they've become dependent on a platform shock for better pedaling these days. This results in a loss of small bump reaction. The rocker link designs help reduce this effect by increasing the leverage ratios.

Single pivots are nice becasue they are simple to maintain and are ideal for muddy riding conditions.
I've had to change the bushings on my Enduro after every season becasue of the play it eventually develops.

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