vamo

Variable Mountain Bike Frame

Daniel Fuchs

Februar / February - 2024

Hochschule Darmstadt

Diplom

Description

‘Vamo’ is a variable mountain bike frame with a shock mount as the central element, allowing a wide range of suspension components to be fitted. On the inside of the frame there are toothed rails into which the mounting plate can be inserted at different heights to accommodate different shock lengths. Both the plate and the shock are held in place by the thru axle, which acts as a link between all the components. At the top, the shock is connected to the Horst link via bearing bolts, which transmits the movement of the rear triangle to the suspension element. Thanks to its adaptability to all common components, the frame is very flexible and can be easily converted for different mountain bike disciplines. As a result, ‘vamo’ also saves on purchasing costs and materials in production, as there is no need for several complete bikes.