Julien Absalon
The Roots of Rear Suspension Dating all the way back to 1997, BMC’s roots actually lie in the creation of mountain bike suspension systems. The LOMAX damper, first seen on the Synfinity mountain bike, was developed from scratch, in-house at BMC. It worked by managing the flow of hydraulic oil through valves arranged on two different levels which independently regulated compression and rebound. A few years after the LOMAX was invented, BMC’s Quasimodo mountain bike with its ‘I NVERSuspension’ system was launched, earning its spot as a precursor to modern day full-suspension bike technology. The knowledge and expertise honed over almost a decade of toying with suspension systems lead to the creation of the Advanced Pivot System (APS). Making its debut in 2004 and pre-dating any other system of its kind, APS is considered one of the most efficient rear suspension systems in the world. APS technology has become the backbone of our approach to full-suspension. It has been re-created, refined and adapted over the years to offer riders the perfect combination of efficiency and traction. The
beauty of APS lies in the fact that it can be applied to all MTB ride experiences from XC to Enduro. This versatility is achieved through iterative calculations that fine-tune leverage ratio and pivot placement, control the axle path and eliminate negative influences such as pedal kick-back. The result is a light, easy to service, stiff and compact structure that provides excellent control and maximum efficiency for the rider.
BMC Bikes Featuring APS: Speedfox, Trailfox, Sportelite, Fourstroke, Speedfox Trailcrew
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