SUSPENSION UNCOMPRESSED
As a wheel moves through its suspension travel, the disc caliper rotates forward in relation to the disc.

SUSPENSION COMPRESSED
When your suspension compresses while the brakes are applied, that forward rotation is felt as stiffening of the suspension. The more the caliper moves, the more the suspension stiffens.
ABP's unique placement in-line with the rear wheel axle creates the least caliper movement of any system, yielding the most active suspension under braking.

What Does ABP Do For Me?
1. Better Braking
2. Better Suspension Performance
3. Stiffer Design
4. Faster Speeds
5. More Control

Active Braking Pivot (ABP)
Active Braking Pivot (ABP) is a patent-pending technology that puts the rear suspension pivot concentric to the rear wheel axle. ABP creates the most active suspension system under braking.

Active Suspension Under Braking
On other full suspension systems, braking interferes with suspension activation. ABP allows the suspension to remain active while braking, which has a number of perceptible benefits.

Brakes Applied, Suspension Still Compresses
Try it on any other system -- find a downhill with stutter bumps. Apply the brakes and feel the suspension stiffen. Often, your rear wheel will skip across the top of the bumps. Now try it with an ABP-equipped bike. Feel the difference.

More Control
Active suspension under braking means more control in braking situations -- at times that you need the most control!

Thru-Axle Qualities
By placing the pivot and bearing in line with the axle, the skewer actually threads through the pivot, which reinforces the entire rear end. The ABP system's stiffness is very similar to a very lightweight thru-axle system.

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