What is pushrod suspension?

by Racing Aspirations July 6, 2023 | , , , ,

Mobile Numeric Inputs

To show my commitment to making the data input phase of the calculators a better experience, my next batch of updates will all be focussed on data input. Entering values, especially on mobile has long been a less than pleasing experience, so my first update relates to the ease of physically typing in the values. […]

by Racing Aspirations July 6, 2023 | , , ,

Report Suggestions

I’ve added a few new features to the calculators to help you achieve suspension perfection. Suggestions Within the report setup page there are a lot of metrics to choose from. I understand that finding the right one for you may seem a little daunting so I now highlight those that will be of most interest […]

by Racing Aspirations July 6, 2023 | , , ,

Roll and Ride Reporting

Another new feature this year is the ability to test the affect roll AND ride have on your suspension model using the reporting feature. I think we can all assume that when roll is applied in real life it will also create some suspension compression. Now you test both dimensions at the same time. Consider […]

by Racing Aspirations July 6, 2023 | , , , ,

Roll Moment

About Caster

Caster can technically be decribed as the angular displacement of the steering axis from the vertical axis. For our purposes though, it affects the amount of self centering and steering “feel” or our vehicles. Speed and Self Centering Consider these two bikes. The cruiser has a greater caster angle which gives it better self centering which will feel […]

by Racing Aspirations July 6, 2023 | , ,