Since we started talking about the emerging CFMoto at the end of 2019, the brand has registered several patents. The latest of them is related to a New manual rear height adjustment systemthe same one we have learned about thanks to the always well-informed Ben Purvis of Cycle World. We are talking about a simple mechanism, which would serve to adapt the geometry of the bike to any circumstance in a comfortable and easy way.
This is not the first time that CFMoto has come up with a new system related to the suspension section. However, unlike its first patent, the new manual rear height adjustment system does not require a cutting-edge technological compendium to operate. Previously, they proposed a system where a camera was responsible for providing information about the state of the road to the control unit, offering us continuous information about the road conditions.
CFMoto manual rear height adjustment system in detail
After inspecting the sketches referring to this manual rear height adjustment system that CFMoto recently registered, the first thing we can conclude is that with it A simple and direct operation is sought. Thus, from the start, we assume that the idea is to be able to offer it in different models and ranges of its current offer. Unlike the previous one, which was most likely focused on models premium of the brand.
On the other hand, we see that we would have the option to choose up to three different heights or positions: High, medium or lowThis adjustment would allow us to adapt the final geometry of the bike without having to resort to the aforementioned electronics, nor to any kind of tool. The control is interconnected with the lower part of the monoshock.
This, as detailed by Cycle World: “It is attached to a shaft fitted with a toothed gear that sits on a flat rack with matching teeth. The knob is at the other end of that shaft. Turning the knob clockwise moves the lower shock mount forward, raising the rear of the bike, and turning it counter-clockwise moves the mount rearward, lowering the ride height.”
Subsequently: “To prevent the system from moving once you’ve selected your preferred position, there are three spring-loaded metal balls inside the lower shock mount. These drop into grooves in the shaft when it reaches the front, rear or middle positions, creating a detent point that requires additional force to overcome.”
But this is not all, since in the same patent registration of this new manual rear height adjustment system, CFMoto applies two different configurations with which to carry out the same action, in addition to the one already mentioned. The first, making use of a support adjustable in different positions and anchored to the chassis by means of boltswith several holes for regulation purposes.
Finally, we find another type of manual rear height adjustment system similar to the latter, although somewhat more complex and requiring tools to be able to carry out the adjustment. This last alternative could therefore be considered the least attractive of the three.
