I am designing a new bike from scratch. The front suspension will be a multi-link design allowing for a 'J' shaped axel path, similar to the Whyte PRST.
The problem I have is my lack of mathematical know-how. To figure out this problem on my own from a starting point of almost zero knowledge, will more than likely take me a rather long time.
I am sure that this is in all actuality a completely simple mathematical problem. Those who design suspension all say so, but unfortunately I do not have access to these experts and I am pessimistic over their agreeing to provide me with a little 'friendly' help. I do not have the budget to commission a consultant engineer.
I expect my problem is just a bit of a mental block. Nevertheless, I would appreciate it immensely if anyone here could either provide a link to a site which can teach me the basics, or a link to an on-line CAD prog which could work it out for me. Or if anyone here indeed knows how to work out the math's of 'J' shaped axel path front suspension set-ups and is willing to help me directly (if I was to email my design details), then please let yourself be known. I would very much be in your debt.
Muchas Gracias.