I love these technical videos, thanks Cornelius. For non-engineers, there seems to be some necessary low level detail missing from the explanation - the "why" of the large pressure difference. My best guess is that the shock with the larger piston rod has a bigger difference between the chambers because the larger rod leaves less surface area on the back of the air piston on which to exert the same force. Is this correct? And, is the negative chamber pressure set manually, or is it just proportional to how much air is in the positive chamber? Thanks for any insight you can provide. I understand this is probably really basic stuff to you guys but if someone actually has this question about your piston rods, it's probably fair to assume they don't have the prerequisite physics knowledge.
hey there, thanks for the feedback! you're basically right, the pressure difference largely comes from the reduced surface area. On traditional shock the negative chamber pressure is set automatically through an qualizing port on the inside sliding surface. However on the Hover Opt. shock you set it manually via a dial which seperates the 2 chambers. This also gives you a bit of tuning ability regarding the spring curve :-)
@@intendbicyclecomponents5905 cool, appreciate the reply. I have a million more questions now but you've given me a good starting point. I love the look of everything you make. It's pretty special that you've established a very desirable high-end brand image while not trying to be aloof or macho, and that you unabashedly embrace the nerdy side of mtb. Pardon the arse-kissing. Look forward to your next technical video.
I love the inverted forks but the shock definitely looks odd with the small diameter shaft. I understand why now but still looks weird and you know we all care about looks.
our is shock available on all commong metric lengths. it's only full profile where it has to be, there is actually a small hole inside the rod, extending the negative chamber ;)
I love these technical videos, thanks Cornelius. For non-engineers, there seems to be some necessary low level detail missing from the explanation - the "why" of the large pressure difference. My best guess is that the shock with the larger piston rod has a bigger difference between the chambers because the larger rod leaves less surface area on the back of the air piston on which to exert the same force. Is this correct? And, is the negative chamber pressure set manually, or is it just proportional to how much air is in the positive chamber? Thanks for any insight you can provide.
I understand this is probably really basic stuff to you guys but if someone actually has this question about your piston rods, it's probably fair to assume they don't have the prerequisite physics knowledge.
hey there, thanks for the feedback!
you're basically right, the pressure difference largely comes from the reduced surface area. On traditional shock the negative chamber pressure is set automatically through an qualizing port on the inside sliding surface. However on the Hover Opt. shock you set it manually via a dial which seperates the 2 chambers. This also gives you a bit of tuning ability regarding the spring curve :-)
@@intendbicyclecomponents5905 cool, appreciate the reply. I have a million more questions now but you've given me a good starting point.
I love the look of everything you make. It's pretty special that you've established a very desirable high-end brand image while not trying to be aloof or macho, and that you unabashedly embrace the nerdy side of mtb. Pardon the arse-kissing. Look forward to your next technical video.
@@ccmmrrnn the plan is to publish one of those tech-snacks every other tuesday ;) cheers!
I love the inverted forks but the shock definitely looks odd with the small diameter shaft. I understand why now but still looks weird and you know we all care about looks.
We all don't want to blend in with the crowd
Full profile makes not much sense, if you bore the rod, you shave unnecessary weight. Btw. are you planning some XC shocks?
our is shock available on all commong metric lengths. it's only full profile where it has to be, there is actually a small hole inside the rod, extending the negative chamber ;)