There are many suspension systems on the market, but not all of them offer truly high-quality ride characteristics and easy maintenance. Our Maestro technology is a modern and highly adaptable rear suspension system suitable for different types of bikes and terrains, as well as different riding styles. Handling, steering the bike over bumps, comfort, speed, confidence - Maestro suspension significantly improves the overall ride characteristics of the bike and thus your off-road riding experience.
HOW MAESTRO WORKS
Four strategically placed pivots and two rockers work together to create a single virtual (floating) center of rotation for the rear suspension. This neutralizes the rear brake action and makes the system fully active and highly responsive to all types of unevenness, without unwanted pedaling wobbling.
The floating center increases pedaling efficiency by counteracting pedaling forces that would otherwise create squatting and pedal kickback. This eliminates energy loss during the ride, allowing you to ride more smoothly and with much less effort.
MAIN ADVANTAGES OF THE MAESTRO SYSTEM
The almost vertical trajectory of the rear wheel and the linear curve of the suspension together allow (with the correct adjustment of the shock absorber) the suspension to remain maximally sensitive to small irregularities and at the same time to absorb even large impacts, without unwanted staying in the stroke during rapid repeated impacts or during large impacts. In addition, thanks to the floating center of rotation, it is fully active even when pedaling hard and under heavy braking. The result is better contact between the tires and the surface - this improves traction, acceleration, cornering and braking efficiency. Riding off-road is smoother, more comfortable and more fun, thanks to the high sensitivity of the rear suspension, the bike rides much better and becomes more manageable overall in all circumstances.
DETAILED EXPLANATION
If you're interested in learning more about how the Maestro system works, we'll explain its kinematics. We'll look at the unique movement of the rear wheel, the linear ratio of the linkage, the behavior of the rear end under braking (anti-rise), and also the willingness of the suspension not to sway when pedaling (anti-squat). All of these parameters are specifically designed to ensure that the resulting Maestro suspension characteristics give you the best possible riding experience.
WHEEL MOVEMENT / GEAR RATIO
When it comes to absorbing a shock, the rear end trajectory and the direction of the rear wheel movement determine how the suspension system will behave. The Maestro has a nearly vertical, sharply curved rear wheel trajectory, which is key to the overall balanced and active performance of the entire bike. The suspension is linear at the beginning of the stroke for maximum sensitivity and progressive towards the end of the stroke thanks to the natural characteristics of air suspension. The result is a highly responsive yet “bottomless” suspension, across the entire spectrum of terrain irregularities.
Anti-Rise
Many suspension systems suffer from poor performance (stiffening or loss of sensitivity) when the rear brake is applied. In practice, this means that the rear brake can sometimes force the rear end into either a dip or extension – both undesirable characteristics when riding over rough terrain. With a precisely calculated neutral floating center of rotation, the Maestro system remains neutral to braking, creating excellent suspension performance. The result is a perfectly balanced suspension that works perfectly even on the toughest descents.
Anti-Rise
The term anti-squat refers to the performance of the suspension when pedaling. Most suspension systems add a certain amount of anti-squat to stabilize the suspension movement when pedaling. Too much of it will lock up the suspension completely when pedaling. Too little will cause the suspension to bounce unnecessarily under acceleration, robbing you of valuable performance. Getting it right is crucial. That’s why Maestro suspension uses a higher level of anti-squat during the first 50% of the stroke, then reverts to a lower level of anti-squat for the second half of the stroke. The result is an effective, sway-free suspension platform when riding on smooth terrain, while still allowing for unrestricted use of the travel on bigger bumps.