Most brands have their go-to suspension design, and in recent years (for some) this has collided with the need for them to design around the ebike motor. Hence the proliferation of long chain stays (for 29er rear) or ‘normal’ CS length with mulleted rear. And hence the industry curiosity (at least among those that think like engineers) about How In the Hell will ibis adapt DW link to an ebike—a huge challenge. The compromise reached with the Oso appears to have worked but I’m still waiting for a reviewer to ask Ibis about this design compromise process. It goes without saying the Oso rear end is unlikely to be used for their real mtbs. ;).
May 3, 2023, 9:14 a.m. - Frorider
Most brands have their go-to suspension design, and in recent years (for some) this has collided with the need for them to design around the ebike motor. Hence the proliferation of long chain stays (for 29er rear) or ‘normal’ CS length with mulleted rear. And hence the industry curiosity (at least among those that think like engineers) about How In the Hell will ibis adapt DW link to an ebike—a huge challenge. The compromise reached with the Oso appears to have worked but I’m still waiting for a reviewer to ask Ibis about this design compromise process. It goes without saying the Oso rear end is unlikely to be used for their real mtbs. ;).