air vs spring suspension?
08-07-07, 12:25 PM
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Correct terminology is Coil vs. Air spring.
Coil is more plush and better for big hit's / big riders.
Air spring is lighter and much easier to dial in the preload if you have no idea where to start.
Coil is more plush and better for big hit's / big riders.
Air spring is lighter and much easier to dial in the preload if you have no idea where to start.
08-07-07, 12:36 PM
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The air forks cold probably handle it as lots of companies have their top freeride/downhill forks with the air system. If you don't really like either you could get 'air assisted springs' which is a fair compromise.
That's what's on the Marzocchi AM 3 forks i want.
hope this sort of helps
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That's what's on the Marzocchi AM 3 forks i want.
hope this sort of helps
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08-07-07, 06:04 PM
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In the mountain bike world, you're going to see air sprung suspension for XC applications, and coil springs for DH and freeride. Neither one is "better" than the other.
In theory, air springs could be used for all types of riding. An example would be aerospace, where some of the largest transport aircraft in the world all use nitrogen sprung landing gear struts.
In theory, air springs could be used for all types of riding. An example would be aerospace, where some of the largest transport aircraft in the world all use nitrogen sprung landing gear struts.
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Maybe, because you don't see many coil shocks on 4 inch or less travel bikes? And not too many riders run air on their 8" + DH/FR bikes?
Syr seems to have a valid observation. His Comment about "Neither one is "beyter" than the other." I am sure is fodder for countless threads.
I have seen guys race DH on Air, couldnt tell you if they are better or not.
Syr seems to have a valid observation. His Comment about "Neither one is "beyter" than the other." I am sure is fodder for countless threads.
I have seen guys race DH on Air, couldnt tell you if they are better or not.
08-07-07, 07:12 PM
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Is it true about what is said about heavier rides shouldn't use air forks? I'm 200 lbs. and am thinking about getting a fox 32 talas. Will I blow a seal? Also, it's been mentioned that coils are more plush, but I've always thought it was the other way around...
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200pounds isn't that heavy. And really air shocks and forks have greatly improved over the last several years. I wouldn't really worry about it now
08-07-07, 07:19 PM
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There are many folks that do just that, with air sprung FR/DH forks being offered by Rock Shox, Fox, Marzocchi, etc.
If all of these air sprung forks are being designed, sold and ridden for FR/DH then how does "In the mountain bike world, you're going to see air sprung suspension for XC applications, and coil springs for DH and freeride" make sense?
If all of these air sprung forks are being designed, sold and ridden for FR/DH then how does "In the mountain bike world, you're going to see air sprung suspension for XC applications, and coil springs for DH and freeride" make sense?
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But with FOX DHX Air etc...air shocks and forks are becomming more popular in dh and fr. They are standing up to the abuse and even dhiller and freeriders enjoy a little weight saving.
08-07-07, 07:27 PM
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Feel free to name a few for me. That is, commonly used DH/FR air sprung forks or shocks in production for over two years. How about five years?
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even if it is two years, it would still put your statement to shame. " Really? It's an XC fork? How many racers use it?" Alright, well how many racers use forks are that more than two years old?
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Hardly.
Please count the number of air spring vs. coil sprung FR/DH forks in Marzocchi's lineup. Coil still represents the vast majority.
08-07-07, 08:07 PM
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