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Re: Ican S3 XC Frame Seems like the S3 has a much better suspension design than the FM936.

Attached is the leverage curve sent by Adam at Carbonda and the S3 (thanks Julian)

As you can see the S3 is progressive to linear, similar to most modern XC bikes designed for an air shock

The FM936 has a really pronounced falling rate in the end of travel, this would mean it has very little bottom out resistance. Almost no bikes are designed like this today. We want a rising rate.

I have been looking at these bikes for my next downcountry bike but seems the S3 is a better choice for anyone who will bottom it out. Too bad its heavier than the FM936 by more than 400grs (comparing the SL version)
June 10, 2021, 10:02:28 PM 		1
Re: Ican S3 XC Frame Great thanks!

It has good pedaling characteristics from what I can see. I usually like to see ~120% on 50T so it stiffens up a bit especially if its a XC bike. This will also try to keep it above or close to 100% when on an uphill (CG moves forwards).
From my anectodal experience, 100% usually means it will bob slightly when mashing but it will stay fairly calm if you spin seated. A pedal switch is still going to be useful for sprinting and making the bike "feel" more efficient without perfect technique.


What software is this btw?
June 12, 2021, 09:05:44 AM 		1