Rear suspension system for a bicycle

Abstract

A bicycle may include a rear suspension system to absorb forces impacting on the bicycle by allowing a rear wheel of the bicycle to be displaced relative to the bicycle frame. The rear suspension system may be adjusted in some versions to affect the travel path of the rear wheel as well as the leverage ratio curve to suit the rider's preference.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bicycle comprising:
 a rear suspension system;   a guide movably connected to the rear suspension system and adjustably connected to a frame;   a shock assembly connected with the frame and the rear suspension assembly and defining a total shock stroke; and   a rear wheel rotatably connected with the rear suspension system;   wherein the rear suspension system defines a total wheel travel of the rear wheel, and wherein the orientation of the guide determines a ratio of the total rear wheel travel to the total shock stroke.