Not sure if serious or not, but...

Freds that haven't ever ridden a bike off road should not be so judgmental. I had to fix that for you, regardless if it was done on purpose or not.

I have had a few full suspension mountain bikes, not the garbage from Wal-Mart, but legitimate full suspension bikes. Some terrain does call for this type of setup. The bike that Scrod posted, well I am not sure what that is. The components looks pretty good from what I can see with the Fox shocks, Mavic wheels, Easton post, XTR rear derailleur, etc. It looks horrific, but at least it has decent stuff on it.

I dunno, I'd say that's a well executed paint job on an 09 FTP. It's not a theme that particularly appeals to me, but I don't think I'd call it jackass.

But with fork technology so good already, why design something like that with so many points to fail at?

Well, there are some technical advantages of link type suspension systems over telescopic forks, such as resistance to flexing and better steering, but the added weight and complexity tend to offset these factors. This is why you rarely see these systems on offroad motorcycles.

you could maintain or otherwise manipulate the wheelbase as the suspension compresses.

you should see the guy that rides that thing, SO srs.

theres another one of these too, its a blue one of some guy manga thing, the two of them race at their drome together, bromance.

I would.

so squishy.

wtf is that real?

^Kinda neat concept but I'm sure it sucks ass.

Think of the weight savings alone!!!!!!!!!!

That looks like about 40 technological steps in the wrong direction.

Modulating braking power is a doosy every time! Endos & crashes galore!

Talk about complication and added weight!

the concept works fine on a bus, why not on a bike?

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Considering its "raison d'etre" and the fact that the bike itself seems to be set up properly, I wouldn't consider this (or other Itacharis) jackass either. Weird, but not jackass. Plus it's not uncommon in Japan

"Dekocharis" on the other hand.....Just sayin....weird paint ain't got nothin' on attaching plywood to your bike....

Yeah I'd totally buy this frameset

The laws of physics must be different in Japan.

Sorry guys, I'm inclined to believe Japanese people when it comes to **** like this.

The Japanese understand how to market to Americans. More=more.

I need another chain.

bro, why not 2 chainz?

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