"Mountain biking has always been about freedom: it's a freedom of movement, a freedom of mind, and a freedom of expression. But even in this vast freedom, when we start the delicate dance between man and machine, compromises must be made. As humans on bicycles, we are invariably bound to reality by the shackles of dynamics. For those unfamiliar, dynamics is the broader field of study of forces and their effects on motion."
"While many riders might describe the connection they feel between themselves and their bike as otherworldly, at the end of the day we all face these challenges. In the case of DT Swiss, they've taken a wildly simple approach to the notoriously common problem we know as pedal kickback. Thanks to a new system they're calling DF Technology (Degrees of Freedom), the Swiss manufacturing giant is offering an adjustable, low-maintenance, and effective solution."
"Pedal kickback is one of those pesky compromises nearly anyone who's ever ridden a full-suspension mountain bike has experienced. It's suspension's dirty secret: as the rear wheel arcs upward and the chain lengthens, the distance between the bottom bracket and rear axle grows, and the drivetrain tugs against your cranks. It's why, when you drop the rear end of your bike, your cranks spin backwards, and why, when you're riding over rough terrain, things might feel extra harsh through your pedals."
Mountain biking emphasizes freedom of movement, mind, and expression while remaining constrained by physical dynamics that govern forces and motion. Dynamics influence braking, cornering, frame geometry, and suspension layout, determining bike and rider behavior on trails. Pedal kickback occurs when the rear wheel arcs upward, lengthening the chain, increasing distance between bottom bracket and rear axle, and tugging the drivetrain against the cranks, causing backward crank rotation and harsh pedal feedback. DT Swiss introduces DF Technology (Degrees of Freedom) as an adjustable, low-maintenance solution that reduces pedal kickback and improves ride quality without flashy cosmetics.
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