{"id":7765,"date":"2022-01-08T15:26:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T14:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/?p=7765"},"modified":"2022-01-08T15:27:32","modified_gmt":"2022-01-08T14:27:32","slug":"the-new-antidote-darkmatter-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/technews\/2022\/the-new-antidote-darkmatter-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The new Antidote Darkmatter 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DH races, being the mountain biking\u2019s equivalent of Formula 1, always pose serious challenges both to the rider as well as the designer. Although it\u2019s unclear whether course designs changed to accommodate 29\u201d-wheeled bikes, or their relentlessly increasing difficulty naturally suits the larger wheels, one thing is for certain \u2013 the rider needs an entirely different steed to what was once enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new Darkmatter is built for winning. It\u2019s long and the centre of gravity is low, which assures stability at speed, without sacrificing the responsiveness in the corners. A fully reworked Noster Kinetics suspension platform ensures maximum suspension efficiency by employing all of the benefits of the high pivot layout. The bike performs at its best during acceleration as well as braking, and will glide through the largest obstacles with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The challenges, however, don\u2019t stop at the highest level of racing. Riding in the bike park will also allow you to explore the incredible capability of the new Darkmatter by opening up a whole new world of extreme lines you\u2019d never think were possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We took apart the original 27.5\u201d Darkmatter, kept what\u2019s best and worked around it to make it even better, and now we\u2019re proud to present the entirely new Darkmatter 29! Our new model is a work of the highest engineering craft, dressed up in unique design. Apart from the stunning looks, it has everything a racing platform of the future should have: high pivot suspension design with an idler pulley, super low centre of gravity, highest quality materials usually reserved for aerospace and motorsport applications, low weight and superb durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Darkmatter is aimed at the most demanding DH rider. Two included linkages allow the platform to be quickly transformed into mullet mode (accommodating a 27.5\u201d rear wheel), which opens up an enormous number of possible setups, ensuring a perfect fit for every rider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 29\u201d version features a classic balanced geometry, while the mullet has a shorter chainstay and of course a smaller rear wheel, which can be a big advantage on technical courses. Both of these configurations are based on Golden Ratio geometry, with a slightly shorter front center and longer rear end, which sets up the rider dead center between the wheels, working wonders for stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suspension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We started designing the new Darkmatter around the suspension platform and the geometry we wanted, to start with the best chassis possible. That\u2019s the exact same way the most advanced race cars are designed. Thanks to our own-developed process of optimizing the suspension kinematics, we managed to end up with the exact specifications we set out to achieve, with no need for compromising.

The new Darkmatter is highly responsive to pedalling, and with high anti-rise (100%) and low pedal kickback, the bike will always remain stable, regardless of terrain.<\/p>– Micha\u0142 Lachendro, suspension engineer<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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High Pivot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High Pivot uses the reverse path of the wheel, which thanks to the trajectory in the direction of the acting force, reduces hitting an obstacle, thanks to which the bike rolls faster. Unlike traditional low pivot suspensions, the movement of the wheel is in the opposite direction to the obstacle. This requires a chain guide roller to prevent the chain from jerking. In addition, this roll allows you to control parameters such as anti-squat. The first high pivot bike among the Antidote designs was the
Darkmatter 27.5. Its appearance took place long before the wave of popularity of high pivot suspensions and is evidence that the brand is ahead of global trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unique side access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Convenient access to adjustments is the basis of racing bike ergonomics. Quickly change the damping value during training or between journeys allows you to immediately react to changing conditions on the route. Thanks to the specific arrangement damper, the new Darkmatter works better with the rider, ensuring the comfort of a quick change of settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ergonomics of the adjustment result from a broader view of the philosophy and design of the frame as it lowers the positioning point it also allowed to reduce the standover of the frame and lower the center of gravity, affecting the handling and ease of handling the bicycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colour schemes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the unique things about Antidote is an individual approach to design, not excluding the paint job. We are proud of our perfect carbon fibre weave in the RAW version, but it looks amazing paired with a full paint job. Each Antidote serial number has a unique character and story behind it. Attention to looks and aesthetics of the final product is one of the main pillars of our brand\u2019s philosophy.<\/p>– Mirek Brzozowski, varnisher<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Noster kinematics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Noster Kinetics system is suited for downhill bikes only, based around a split pivot system with a high pivot design and synergical features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n