Full suspension build ups and downs

Thought I would post pics of my long awaited full suspension build. Looks like the biggest problem now is locating the card. I got most of it fabricated until more parts show up. Going to build the wheels next followed by pit bike hydraulic calipers

 

[Freddy Snottgrass]

Are you gonna be using a jackshaft?

 

[RacerX]

Are you gonna be using a jackshaft?

Not sure? I put a jackshaft on My other bike and it has been nothing but problems. I had to redo the whole system and it took a lot of tuning.

 

[Karl Snarl]

Not sure? I put a jackshaft on My other bike and it has been nothing but problems. I had to redo the whole system and it took a lot of tuning.

They work best with IGH

 

[mark20]

Looking good so far!

If I was going to use a jackshaft id make sure it's possible to provide adequate tension on the chain. that can be a real PITA when you got 3+ chains to deal with.

if your gonna go the normal way, id spring (ha, get it?) for a spring-mounted tensioner (either Duluth or a knock-off) since keeping the chain tight when the suspension is moving is gonna be a challenge.

 

[Arty]

That looks really interesting.
Regarding the jack-shaft/shifter issue, I agree with you on the complexity/set-up issues initially, but for me, once I got mine set up, reinforced, and adjusted properly, it's really reliable, and way more fun to ride.
By the way, I highly recommend d the Sick Bike Parts left side chain tensioner as a really nice option to increase reliability.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

That looks really interesting.
Regarding the jack-shaft/shifter issue, I agree with you on the complexity/set-up issues initially, but for me, once I got mine set up, reinforced, and adjusted properly, it's really reliable, and way more fun to ride.
By the way, I highly recommend d the Sick Bike Parts left side chain tensioner as a really nice option to increase reliability.

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[Freddy Snottgrass]

I'm just curious about the left side drive and how you're gonna keep the chain tight while the rear axle is gonna be changing distances constantly while you ride.

A full suspension bike would be nice.

 

[darwin]

FD works well on full suspension bikes when the kit is isolated to the rear swing arms. Easy with a lot of frame designs.

 

[Karl Snarl]

FD works well on full suspension bikes when the kit is isolated to the rear swing arms. Easy with a lot of frame designs.

FD= Flying donkeys? I can't see how they would work very well on a bike.