The design positions this damper entirely within the top tube, concealing it. A little damper is located horizontally in the leading tube, allowing the seatpost to flex for increased comfort (Image credit: Specialized Google patent) In the technical details of Specialized’s patent application, it plainly explains an oil-filled damper, which implies this is not an elastomer type shock absorber.
Specialized has just recently been approved a patent application which shows a brand-new suspension convenience concept will be applied to Specialized road bikes.
A set of patent illustrations found by BikeRadar show a top-tube-mounted damper, enabling both vertical and fore-to-aft movement of the seatpost.
The design puts this damper entirely within the leading tube, concealing it. Specialized’s accompanying patent files explain the seatpost’s vibrant movement in rather more detail.
“An upper portion of the seatpost is movable relative to the frame in between a fixed very first position and a stressed out second position. The damping member couples the seatpost to the frame to dampen movement of the upper portion of the seatpost between the 2nd and first positions.”
Those riders who are experienced with hydraulic dampers will want to know how a hidden unit would be adjusted and serviced. A creative seat clamp system enables full elimination of the seatpost and protective boot, which covers the entire aft seat tube and seat stay point. The damper can then quickly be gotten rid of for servicing or re-configuration, as it features a low-speed rebound adjuster.
this integrated leading tube damper, linked to the seatpost, but the comfort-enhancing Roubaix endurance bike is the apparent main prospect, with the Diverge a possible 2nd benefactor. The patent images reveal a dual-chainring bike, which makes the Roubaix the most likely eventuality.As mountain bikers have found out on exceptionally long descents in warm conditions, a rear oil damper’s performance can fade, as it heats. This would be much more applicable to a small damper mounted inside a leading tube with no cooling airflow, if you were to roll down a long gravel road descent, in the seated position. Among the possible services could be adjustable cooling ports in the head tube or top tube.We’ll make certain to keep our eyes peeled for more details and share details as quickly as we have them.