What does FSR mean for Specialized?

What does FSR mean for Specialized?

Front Suspension and Rear
In case you were wondering what the ‘FSR’ acronym means, technically it means ‘Front Suspension and Rear [suspension]’. This is historical acronym that dates back to when suspension forks came out (Stumpjumpers with sus forks were dubbed ‘FS’). When rear suspension came along, they added the ‘R’, hence ‘FSR’.

Which rear suspension is best?

Engineers have tackled this problem with varying degrees of complexity, but the best known are the MacPherson Strut, double wishbone and multi-link systems. As one of the simpler and therefore cheaper options for independent suspension, the MacPherson strut has seen widespread use since its invention back in the 1940s.

Is Specialized Made in China?

After being invented, specialized bicycles were developed in Taiwan by a contract manufacturer. But most of the production is from Taiwan, not China. The main reason here is that Taiwan-based specialty bike manufacturer Merida bought about 49% equity from Professional.

What is FSR Suspension?

With FSR, we blazed the trail in active & independent suspension over 20 years ago, and we’ve been refining it ever since. It isolates chain and brake loads, and as a result, FSR technology delivers more comfort, control, and efficiency than any other suspension platform.

What is FSR technology?

It isolates chain and brake loads, and as a result, FSR technology delivers more comfort, control, and efficiency than any other suspension platform. With FSR, we blazed the trail in active & independent suspension over 20 years ago, and we’ve been refining it ever since.

What makes an FSR bike ride?

On paper, you can credit the thoughtful positioning of the linkages, pivots, and rear axle, but we’re far more concerned with how it rides. So in practice, you feel the sum of FSR’s parts, meaning that the power you put into the pedals works to propel the bike forward, not up and down at the beat of the pedaling force.