Canfield is a small company based out of Utah. It is run by Lance and Chris Canfield who will actually answer the phone when you call. It all began in the late nineties when both brothers realized they could build bikes. They began the search for the "holy grail" of mountain bike suspension. What they discovered was that a "Parallel Link" system worked very well in downhill applications. So they began building bikes using this system and have been tweaking it for about a decade.
Over the years bike geometry has become more refined while shocks and forks are now much more adjustable. This demands fine tuning of any linkage system. After tweaking the suspension around it became apparent that using an idler pulley to put the chainline on the same level as the high pivot would benefit the bikes by minimizing or eliminating chain stretch. The reason is that minimizing chain stretch is a good thing because it eliminates pedal kick.
"Canfield Brothers Suspension has been developed from the minds of two brothers, Lance and Chris, over the last 10 years. Focusing on a parallel link suspension systems, the brothers have been prototyping and producing the leading edge of this suspension system.
We intended to make a Rearward Arc wheel path Downhill frame with zero chain stretch, braking that squats or leans back for you and has an efficient pedal feel. The Formula One Jedi is the culmination of 10 years of development and prototyping. We started with a 12″ frame the Big Fat Fatty Fat, then the 10″ Fatty Fat, then the 9″ Formula One, and now the 7.75″ Formula One Jedi. The Canfield Brothers suspension feels so smooth because of our virtual pivot moving high to low and the efficient pedaling feel that allows you to pedal through bumps. Our braking is neutral and even leans back and gets low for cornering and steep riding.
"This Bike is Magic. Period. We spent 9 years perfecting the suspension and geometry. Don’t be fooled into thinking that this feels like anything else you have ever ridden. Nothing out there feels even close. The amount of rearward travel added to the flawless braking and tight chain stays makes this bike rip.
Fastest Bike in the world and still pushing it. Nothing maintains speed better because you don’t slow down when hitting bumps. Nothing brakes better because the rearward wheel path causes the frame to SQUAT or lean back under braking. It corners sharp with a chainstay length that is .25” to .3” shorter throughout travel than an average DH frame. Stiff rear-end with long lasting 20mm Sealed Max bearings. All of this with no pedal kick or chain stretch.
So Smooth. So Fast. So Confidence Inspiring.
This bike will change your life forever!!!"
Canfield Jedi Test
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