The Truth About High Pivot Suspension! | GMBN Tech Explains

Mountain bike rear suspension can be really confusing! Some designs look really simple and some more complex, and what's the difference between 'high-pivot' and 'low-pivot'? Owen Coutts aka Owen The Bike Nerd explains the potential benefits of a high pivot trail bike. Don't worry there is plenty of rad riding footage from Blake Samson ????

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