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I'm not very mechanical but looking at this, wouldn't the rear end 'squat' when the rear brakes are applied?



I think you might be right there, Jim. While looking at the picture of that design again, I tried to imagine what effect the centrifugal force might have on the rotation of the short "swingarm" once the brake is applied. And the way I'm picturing it, yep, I think the axle would indeed rotate upward, causing the shock to compress, and thus as you said causing the rear end to "squat".

Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)