1:15 The arrows' direction is shown to be up and down while the suspension mechanism is more horizontal. I look forward to a new design to have more vertical compliance.
Whoa, so this design does not attempt to fix the distance between seat and crank like FSR? What is the cost in pedal efficiency? I would have just preferred a gravel specific epic rear suspension. This bike doesn't seem to science very hard, but it looks awesome.
On mountain bikes the rear suspension is vertical. Here it seems to be horizontal which at first sight seems a lot less efficient at absorbing vibrations as the saddle moving back and forth in a horizontal line isn't doing much besides consantly changing your reach and position.
@@Pshpshpshpshpshpshpsh on mountain bikes even when the shock is horizontal it is connected to a pivot in the frame which allows the rear triangle to pivot up and down, so the rear wheel moves, which helps it over obstacles and means it works whether you're sitting or standing. However there is no pivot with this system, only the seat post moves which means it only works when you're sitting down, and you also don't get the benefit of improved rear wheel traction. So it's nothing like mountain bike suspension. It's basically just a vibration absorber for your bum.
I would buy one if there was guaranteed trip to Iceland for a circle around the place. Seriously... BUT I will wait a couple of years to get my money together. 'Til then my converted 26"/650 YBB graveler will be my squeeze.
Suspension seat post will doo the same thing cheaper and lighter, and easily maintained. Specialized will need to explain why it cost $2000 to do the same thing other an do in $100 Or it was just a hip
Exactly. One of my XC bikes is outfitted with drop bars. Way more capable than this gimmick loaded garbage, weighs about the same, and costs less than 1/2 the silly price of this. And I can actually work on and service the suspension on my bike myself rather than pay some nonsensical fee to a Spec dealer to service it and wait 3-4 weeks to get my bike back. 😀
As the suspension compresses on a mtb, the bike changes shape. By suspending the rider, not the bike, your pedal power on our gravel bikes is unaffected. That said, the two worlds are certainly converging.
@@SpecializedUniversity but isn’t the same thing happening here? Saddle moves relative to bb and stem is moving up and down? Anyone remember the Slingshot bike from way back? This seems to do the same thing in a new way.
@@ridemtns13 Sure, any system with any amount of compliance will effect the rider. Our research is showing that moving the saddle relative to BB(suspend the rider) is faster than adding suspension to the bike. In the slingshot bike the compliance is in the frame, changing BB relative to front axle and beyond. That's suspending the bike and hurts your ability to keep pedaling and steering through chunk.
Hmmmm. One of my XC bikes is outfitted with drop bars. Way more capable than this gimmick loaded garbage, weighs about the same, and costs less than 1/2 the silly price of this. And I can actually work on and service the suspension on my bike myself rather than pay some nonsensical fee to a Spec dealer to service it and wait 3-4 weeks to get my bike back. 😀
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"dropper post compatible" was all I needed to hear!
And it won't mess with your compliance! Very excited about this one!
OK I'm gonna sell my car for that one🤩
I love this new Epic HT 😅
"Div-epic" 😂
Love my diverge STR PRO
1:15 The arrows' direction is shown to be up and down while the suspension mechanism is more horizontal. I look forward to a new design to have more vertical compliance.
The reaction to a bump is to kick forward.
Also more vertical means more bobbing.
Whoa, so this design does not attempt to fix the distance between seat and crank like FSR? What is the cost in pedal efficiency? I would have just preferred a gravel specific epic rear suspension. This bike doesn't seem to science very hard, but it looks awesome.
Is it really April 1st already? Where does the time go?
pretty sick
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On mountain bikes the rear suspension is vertical. Here it seems to be horizontal which at first sight seems a lot less efficient at absorbing vibrations as the saddle moving back and forth in a horizontal line isn't doing much besides consantly changing your reach and position.
There are also full sus bikes with the shock sitting horizontal as well. This is essentially a mtb with less travel.
@@Pshpshpshpshpshpshpsh on mountain bikes even when the shock is horizontal it is connected to a pivot in the frame which allows the rear triangle to pivot up and down, so the rear wheel moves, which helps it over obstacles and means it works whether you're sitting or standing. However there is no pivot with this system, only the seat post moves which means it only works when you're sitting down, and you also don't get the benefit of improved rear wheel traction. So it's nothing like mountain bike suspension. It's basically just a vibration absorber for your bum.
@@markianross trek pro caliber my boy
@@phenofinder9145 yeah the isospeed system is similar to this, the pro caliber is generally regarded as a hard tail.
@@Pshpshpshpshpshpshpsh Wrong. The rear wheel moves up the bump and the force vectors are deviated into the damper, be it horizontal or vertical.
Wouldn't that change the reach when in motion.
It does.
That is true. Might be a problem if you have fixed elbows.
@@SebastianDaniec Haha!
I would buy one if there was guaranteed trip to Iceland for a circle around the place. Seriously... BUT I will wait a couple of years to get my money together. 'Til then my converted 26"/650 YBB graveler will be my squeeze.
so you made 30mm full suspension bike with drop bar? LOL
With more tech up bike = more$$$$$$$$$$$🙃😁
what will happen in 10 years when I need a replacement for those proprietary springs
You buy a new Diverge. 😅😅😅😅😅
I ❤Specialized
my dream bike. no more car for me. lmao
🤩🤩
It looks really similar to Trek isospeed😅
It's a more complicated and down right ugly version of iso speed
Suspension seat post will doo the same thing cheaper and lighter, and easily maintained.
Specialized will need to explain why it cost $2000 to do the same thing other an do in $100
Or it was just a hip
I have an esilk. Works great. Id question if there was a weight advantage with 4 pivots and links.
300 CAD.
Wish i have a bike like that
But can't afford it 😔😔😔😔😔
Get a second job? I stopped drinking beer and going to restaurants, now I spend all that money on sports. I’d say I’m happier because of it.
Did I see where a double chainring is not possible? Too bad if true- singles are less than ideal
The next step will be the XC bike. Oh wait.... ;)
i wish i get one for free on my birthday.😜
Year 2038…. The new Tarmac has a high pivot suspension with 4 idler wheels
At this point, just get an MTB with a bigger front sproket. its a lot more capable than these gravel bikes and more sturdy, reliable
Exactly. One of my XC bikes is outfitted with drop bars. Way more capable than this gimmick loaded garbage, weighs about the same, and costs less than 1/2 the silly price of this. And I can actually work on and service the suspension on my bike myself rather than pay some nonsensical fee to a Spec dealer to service it and wait 3-4 weeks to get my bike back. 😀
5kg heavier.
Gravel bikes cant be used on trails due to low BB.
Whoa
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Amazing engineering. Well done.
@@1bojanbojan Thanks Chef, I hope you get to ride one, it's pretty amazing!
@@SpecializedUniversity already have three specialized bikes in my collection :)
Ever heard about a mountainbike?
As the suspension compresses on a mtb, the bike changes shape. By suspending the rider, not the bike, your pedal power on our gravel bikes is unaffected. That said, the two worlds are certainly converging.
@@SpecializedUniversity but isn’t the same thing happening here? Saddle moves relative to bb and stem is moving up and down? Anyone remember the Slingshot bike from way back? This seems to do the same thing in a new way.
@@ridemtns13 Sure, any system with any amount of compliance will effect the rider. Our research is showing that moving the saddle relative to BB(suspend the rider) is faster than adding suspension to the bike. In the slingshot bike the compliance is in the frame, changing BB relative to front axle and beyond. That's suspending the bike and hurts your ability to keep pedaling and steering through chunk.
@@SpecializedUniversity ohhh Jason. You pissed them off lol HAHA nice job specialized, but I'm sure this one costs a fortune! 🥹
@@matt.rraw. it's all just another gimmick to sell an expensive bike to a rich middle aged men with huge disposable incomes , consumerism at its best
When will it be SRAM Transmission capable? 2025? Yes please. I’d sell my current bike and get this.
Hahaha no thanks. This bike is a joke 😂
Nope
just buy a Suntour NCX. much cheaper, same purpose and easily replaceable
just buy a Suntour NCX. much cheaper, same purpose and easily replaceable
and has 20mm more travel
Gravel bikes are so goofy
crap
Hmmmm.
One of my XC bikes is outfitted with drop bars. Way more capable than this gimmick loaded garbage, weighs about the same, and costs less than 1/2 the silly price of this. And I can actually work on and service the suspension on my bike myself rather than pay some nonsensical fee to a Spec dealer to service it and wait 3-4 weeks to get my bike back. 😀