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Cortina Cycles

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188:. This axle setup features on the DHExtreme-8, Europa DS (12 mm version), Europa FS, and Triton DH. The Wheelbase can be adjusted horizontally by 1 inch to effect the handling of the bike. The axle is tightened with a 9 m allen key and memory locked with two smaller horizontal allen bolts, creating a very stiff wheelbase. The disk-brake mount and derailleur hanger make up either side of the moving section, and can therefore be replaced if damaged. 995: 725: 182:. This linkage design features on the Joyride and Europa-FS (semi-floating). This unique variation on the 4-bar linkage delivers progressive suspension whereby the ride becomes firmer as the shock is depressed. The shock is not attached directly to the static part of the frame at any point, hence 'floating'. 176:. This unique linkage design enables the rear triangle to move up and down on an almost vertical plane rather than pivoting about the bottom bracket conventionally. It therefore enables better tracking on the rear wheel. 163:
with his brothers Daniel and Adrian, who are professional racers. Cortina in 1994 became one of the first to produce a downhill frame with 8 inches of rear travel. Cortina now make frames from BMX to tandems.
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Raul Cortina's son, Esteban, started designing mountain bike frames ing the 1990s after graduating from college. He created
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Raul Cortina, Esteban Cortina, Adrian Cortina, Daniel Cortina
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Cortina (bicycle brand)
Santa Barbara, California
Private
Bicycles
Santa Barbara, California
Parent
www.cortinacycles.com
Mexico
Mexico City
Santa Barbara, California
Archived Review of DHExtreme-8
Cortina Team Profile and Info
Reviews of several Cortina frames
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American Star
Bike Friday
Bilenky
Bohemian
Brooklyn
Calfee
Cannondale
Catrike
Centurion
Co-Motion
Columbia
Cortina
Cruzbike
Cycle Force

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