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Bottom line is that spring rate/shock valving is voodoo science. Best guess and then test,test,test.
no, because that "center of tire" is still at the end of a lever that still causes the shock to approach and retreat from 90 degrees.
I kinda agree with ya Bug. however, the motion ratio changes throughout wheel travel as the shock approaches or retreats from 90 degrees to the arm. If you are going for an average, wheel travel to shock shaft travel is ok. You just have to know that it is an average.
I think Boost sumed it up.
It is only voodoo science when you are going for a ride quality judged by the seat of your pants.When going for traction in a straight line and around corners, it can be figured mathmaticaly if you have enough information.