JasBike
07-04-03, 03:07 PM
what makes one fork good and another bad?
Mountain Biking - What makes a good fork?
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tFUnK
07-04-03, 03:12 PM
Originally posted by JasBike
what makes one fork good and another bad?
the price:D
it depends on the rider's preferences. i prefer a shorter travel, lightweight xc fork that ignores smaller bumps but absorb larger hits without bottoming out.
more aggressive riders would prefer a fork that didn't flex, that has smooth, buttery travel, feels solid, won't break.
oh and adjustments are also a plus
what makes one fork good and another bad?
the price:D
it depends on the rider's preferences. i prefer a shorter travel, lightweight xc fork that ignores smaller bumps but absorb larger hits without bottoming out.
more aggressive riders would prefer a fork that didn't flex, that has smooth, buttery travel, feels solid, won't break.
oh and adjustments are also a plus
Maelstrom
07-04-03, 03:47 PM
Preference. I like a plush fork at the top and super hard at the bottom. 5 inches is good for me but I will eventually move to 6. I like a fork that is fully active and built for many hits not single hits (marzocchi) and I don't want much flex. Some flex is good but I want it as stiff as possible. I am also a big fan of rebound adjustment so I can change how the hit feels at the right time.
B1105
07-04-03, 03:49 PM
The perfect fork is one in which absorbs bumps on the descents but one that can recognize pedaling and does not compress. They do make lockout for this purpose, but eliminating lockout would be nice . Also the fork must be light and strong.
A bad fork is one that is terribly heavy(for its purpose), and something that is cheap or breakable.
A bad fork is one that is terribly heavy(for its purpose), and something that is cheap or breakable.
dirtbikedude
07-04-03, 09:21 PM
RELIABILITY
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Maelstrom
07-04-03, 10:41 PM
AHhah..I forgot about that one dbd :)
Maelstrom
07-04-03, 10:43 PM
Originally posted by B1105
The perfect fork is one in which absorbs bumps on the descents but one that can recognize pedaling and does not compress. They do make lockout for this purpose, but eliminating lockout would be nice . Also the fork must be light and strong.
A bad fork is one that is terribly heavy(for its purpose), and something that is cheap or breakable.
That isn't perfect for everyone. I utilize my 'pedal' bob on the fork for some tricks and stuff I do and if I wanna clean up the bob I pedal better...
Removing pedal bob is not something I am interested in as that tends to remove the rebound bonus of suspension. Which I like :)
The perfect fork is one in which absorbs bumps on the descents but one that can recognize pedaling and does not compress. They do make lockout for this purpose, but eliminating lockout would be nice . Also the fork must be light and strong.
A bad fork is one that is terribly heavy(for its purpose), and something that is cheap or breakable.
That isn't perfect for everyone. I utilize my 'pedal' bob on the fork for some tricks and stuff I do and if I wanna clean up the bob I pedal better...
Removing pedal bob is not something I am interested in as that tends to remove the rebound bonus of suspension. Which I like :)
MichaelW
07-05-03, 04:52 AM
Ive seen forks discarded by the trail-side where the triangular bits for the axle dropouts had snapped off the fork. Look for a progressive transition in this highly stresses area, not a triangular lump with sharp edges.