Bicycle suspension components
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes a spring and a damper configured in a telescoping arrangement. The shock absorber has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second end has an eyelet. The example suspension component also includes a shock end mount coupled to the first end of the shock absorber. The shock end mount includes a frame bracket. The frame bracket includes a first frame attachment portion to be coupled to a frame of the bicycle. The eyelet on the second end of the shock absorber defines a second frame attachment portion to be coupled to the frame of the bicycle. The shock end mount includes an elastomeric member to enable relative movement between the shock absorber and the first frame attachment portion. The elastomeric member is disposed outside of a region between the first frame attachment portion and the second frame attachment portion.
1 . A suspension component for a bicycle, the suspension component comprising:
a shock absorber including a spring and a damper configured in a telescoping arrangement, the shock absorber having a first end and a second end opposite the first end;
a shock end mount coupled to the first end of the shock absorber, the shock end mount including a first frame attachment portion to be coupled to a frame of the bicycle, the shock end mount to enable relative movement between the shock absorber and the first frame attachment portion; and
an anti-rotation mechanism to limit rotation of the shock absorber relative to the first frame attachment portion.
2 . The suspension component of claim 1 , wherein the anti-rotation mechanism comprises a cross-sectional shape to limit rotation of the shock absorber relative to the first frame attachment portion.
3 . The suspension component of claim 1 , wherein the anti-rotation mechanism comprises a post having a cross-sectional shape to limit rotation of the shock absorber relative to the first frame attachment portion and an opening having a cross-sectional shape that matches the post.
4 . The suspension component of claim 3 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of the post and the cross-sectional shape of the opening are rectangular.
5 . The suspension component of claim 1 , wherein the anti-rotation mechanism comprises a keyed slot and protrusion.
6 . The suspension component of claim 1 , further comprising a cushioning member to enable relative movement between the shock absorber and the first frame attachment portion.
7 . The suspension component of claim 6 , wherein the cushioning member is an elastomeric member.
8 . The suspension component of claim 7 , wherein the cushioning member is constructed of nitrile rubber.
9 . The suspension component of claim 6 , wherein the cushioning member is disposed outside of a region between the first frame attachment portion and the second end of the shock absorber.
10 . The suspension component of claim 1 , wherein the shock absorber further comprises a second end including a second frame attachment portion to be coupled to the frame of the bicycle.
11 . The suspension component of claim 10 , wherein the second frame attachment portion comprises a second eyelet.
12 . The suspension component of claim 10 , wherein the second frame attachment portion comprises a second end mount to enable relative movement between the shock absorber and the second frame attachment portion.
13 . The suspension component of claim 12 , wherein the second end mount includes an elastomeric member and limits relative rotation between the shock absorber and the second frame attachment portion.
14 . The suspension component of claim 10 , wherein the anti-rotation mechanism is disposed outside of a region between the first frame attachment portion and the second frame attachment portion.
15 . The suspension component of claim 1 , wherein the shock end mount further comprises a first frame bracket, the first frame attachment portion provided on the first frame bracket.
16 . The suspension component of claim 15 , wherein the shock end mount further comprises a post extending through an opening in the first frame bracket.
17 . The suspension component of claim 16 , wherein the first end of the shock absorber comprises a first eyelet, wherein the post is not pivotable about the first eyelet.
18 . The suspension component of claim 15 , wherein the first frame bracket includes at least one threaded opening for coupling to the frame of the bicycle.
19 . A shock end mount to couple a shock absorber to a frame of a bicycle, the shock end mount comprising:
a frame bracket including an opening to receive a fastener to couple the frame bracket to the frame of the bicycle, the frame bracket having a wall with an opening;
a post bracket to be coupled to the shock absorber, the post bracket including a base, a post extending from the base, and a cap coupled to a distal end of the cap, the post extending through the wall of the frame bracket;
an anti-rotation mechanism to limit rotation of the shock absorber relative to the frame bracket;
a first cushioning member disposed between the base and the wall; and
a second cushioning member disposed between the cap and the wall, the first and second cushioning members to enable relative movement between the frame bracket and the shock absorber.
20 . The shock end mount of claim 19 , wherein the post is not pivotable about an eyelet of the shock absorber.