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PRODUCT MODEL YEAR: 2010
PRODUCT OPTIONS: Small, Medium IN STOCK, Large
Description: Freeride means different things to different people. For some it is lift-assisted park riding, for others it is epic back-country adventures, and for another group, it is having a
single bike that can do all of the above in addition to the occasional DH race.
Freeride/Downhill frameset
Custom formed and shaped AL6061/T6 aluminium tubeset
Marzocchi Roco WC Coil shock
Integrated idler pulley
Includes: Headset, seat clamp and 12mm Maxle
The Maelstrom is packed
with design and engineering features that give riders of all types a bike that performs admirably in a wide range of conditions, offering high-performance climbing and pedaling efficiency while providing
7" (180mm) of super high quality rear wheel travel.
Corsair frames are equipped with a headtube/headset system that
allows 3 degrees of headtube angle adjustment. The Maelstrom is shipped with a zero-degree headset that results in a headtube angle of 66 degrees when using a 565mm fork with 180mm of travel. For riders that love to fine tune their ride, our optional 1-degree headset allows the headtube angle to be increased to 67 degrees, or decreased to 65 degrees. The -1 degree headset is also extremely helpful when using a fork that differs from the recommended axle-to-crown measurement.
The pivot point on the Maelstrom is in a mid-high position and is positioned behind the bottom bracket. By putting the pivot in line with or behind the bottom bracket, Center Balance helps alleviate the heavy feel that can be associated with a forward pivot location.
Corsair bikes have a lighter, more maneuverable front end and ride-feel because of the center balance design. Low center of gravity results in a more maneuverable bike.
The Maelstrom's singleswingarm pivot is located mid-high on the seat tube and behind the centerline of the bottom bracket.
The rear shock is mounted low and just in front of the seat tube allowing for an uninterrupted seat tube which allows for full seat height adjustment. These placements are key in achieving the Maelstrom's low center of gravity.
Many bikes utilize suspension systems that result in leverage ratios of approximately
3:1, whereas the Maelstrom has a leverage ratio of 2:1, (7" of rear wheel travel with 3.5" of shock
stroke) This 2:1 ratio has a number of benefits: First, longer and lower stroke ratio shocks have a larger environment in which to do their work, resulting in less stress on the shock itself, which leads to more durable/longer lasting equipment. Second, longer stroke shocks offer a greater range of adjustability.
Finally, lower spring rates result in more sensitive shock reaction.
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