We've grouped these together because they are essentially identical when viewed from the side. The names are indicative of their designs: a three-link has three links, and a four-link has four links ...

Horst-link (also known as four-bar) suspension is a popular rear-suspension design, named after its inventor, Horst Leitner. Used by Specialized, Norco and many other brands, the Horst-link design is ...