suspension articles
What year did Lewis Evans create the frame-suspended 'Cushion Wheel' bicycle?
Which inventor filed a patent in 1977 for a design focused on rear wheel linkage for off-road absorption?
What was the name of Doug Bradbury’s bike, cited as the first full-suspension MTB available for purchase?
How did the primary goal of the 1888 Cushion Wheel differ from early 1980s full-suspension MTBs?
What type of rear suspension mechanism did Doug Bradbury's Manitou 1 feature?
Which builder created the Greebie in 1982, marking further refinement in early 1980s full-suspension?
Which major manufacturer introduced the full-suspension model named Mustang by the year 1983?
What specific part of the bicycle was the focus of Clyde Staley’s 1977 off-road suspension patent?
What engineering philosophy defined early 1980s MTBs concerning tire contact during impacts?
For which rider was a Specialized Stumpjumper modified around 1980 featuring a form of linkage up front?
What structural elements defined the frame of Lewis Evans’ 1888 Cushion Wheel bicycle?
What was the initial technology adopted immediately for suspension on the first automobiles?
What was the primary mechanical component used for springing in the earliest functional automotive suspension setups?
What new complication did early automobiles introduce that carriage suspension was not designed to protect?
What was the immediate drawback of the early solid axle system concerning wheel control over consecutive bumps?
What function was introduced shortly after basic springing to improve ride quality and vehicle control?
What was a fundamental limitation of the solid axle system, even after shock absorbers were added?
What innovation marked the decisive break from equine suspension design principles?
Which early front-wheel drive vehicle is noted as a contender featuring independent suspension on the front axle in the mid-1920s?
Which landmark vehicle is often cited for popularizing front-wheel drive combined with independent front suspension, moving the technology toward the mainstream?