Yeti will eventually supplement its innovative 303 downhill platform
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The stout-looking rear end
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The swingarm activates a rail-controlled linkage
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In spite of the complicated look
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After a successful initial run on the 303
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The prototype 303 RDH is rife with intricate machining work.
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Full downhill frames are still equipped
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The beefy dropouts help keep the rear wheel in plane.
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Whereas the 303 RDH uses the rail to control shock rate
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The somewhat complicated-looking rear end of the 303-7
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There's a lot going on here.
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The sensitive parts of the centrally located rail
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The unique suspension kinematics
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A small swing link adds rigidity to the rear end.
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As on all of the Yeti prototypes
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…and here.
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The head tube on the prototype 303-7
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Looks like we'll all be waiting a while for this one.
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The Yeti 303-R prototype offers just 5.4" of travel
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The Fox Racing Shox DHX Air rear shock
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The 303-R is intended for use with a single crown fork
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Yeti's unique AS-R 7
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Yeti eliminated the driveside chain stay
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…meaning the single-sided non-driveside chain stay
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Likewise, the AS-R 7's main pivot
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A small swing link is included here, too,
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The upper shock link is carbon fiber, too.
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Get used to seeing a lot more of the 1 1/8"-to-1 1/2" head tube
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Ellsworth has revamped its popular Moment frame.
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Frame weights remain consistent from last year
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The new Moment down tube
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The rear end features the same ICT suspension geometry as before.
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The new chain stays are way bigger than before
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The new rocker arms have a sleeker look
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The seat stay bridge includes plenty of room
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Tire clearances on the new Moment
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Foes displayed a new prototype RS7 frame
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In typical Foes fashion, the RS7 is built
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We obviously haven't ridden this prototype yet
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A tiny swing link is fitted beneath the bottom bracket shell.
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This is certainly one of the stoutest-looking thru-axle rear dropout
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A floating rear brake mount
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Intense Cycles' new M6 FRO
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The rear end offers 231mm (9.1") of travel
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A small scallop on the driveside of the swingarm
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The M6 requires a rangy 10.5"-long rear shock.
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The 1.5"-compatible head tube
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