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Anti-Squat Explanation: Pedaling in Shock Absorbing Patterns

The Anti-squat is a value to determine the optimization of the shock absorbing pattern from the pedaling point of view: that is to say the “famous” bobbing.

Mountain bike frame and pedals with rear suspension, mountain biking pictures.
Detail of a mountain bike with rear suspension and pedals, perfect for trail and downhill.

We link, as usual in these topics, the video of the Youtube Channel MTB Suspension Design ENG given that these topics have already been treated (by this channel) with great professionalism.

ANTI-SQUAT EXPLANATION

The Anti Squat identifies the (mechanical) resistance of the rear suspension to its compression due to the force applied by the rider. In this concept, other values ​​come into play such as the instantaneous center of rotation of the suspension carriage (IC), the chain pull and the center of gravity of the bike. Let's go see the video to better understand the concept.

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ppgad@pucrs.br I am passionate about everything that has 2 wheels: in my youth I practiced competitive cycling on the road and on the track with good results. At the age of 18 I moved to cross country competing at national/international level as U23. Once I passed Elite, I made the choice to take things easier from the training point of view, and that's how my love for gravity disciplines was born, training as an FCI MTB instructor and guide. Now I have made my passion my profession by managing 3 MTB centers on the island of Elba (Elba MTB), creating the FANTAmtb and telling in an ironic but professional way, everything that revolves around MTB thanks to 365mountainbike and 365TV (YouTube 'PULITI dentro BIKER fuori').

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