Originally Posted by
Estuche
So Jipe am I reading this right? Are you suggesting that this kamoya product is "useless" and "outrageously priced," and if so is this based on actual, real life experience with the product, or speculation? I think Kamoya (Kuosac too) often innovate, and their approach is worth some consideration and thought. Kamoya was likely one of the first to come up with a radically different design on Brompton's rear suspension, which was then grossly copied by others. Perhaps having to spend over US$250 on a multiS G5 front suspension would produce more outrage in at least some folks than this $95 one would if it works fine, as ugly and heavy as it may be
To continue a friendly argumentation I found some videos. Note that Kamoya has a "silky" version aimed at absorbing as much chatter as possible, and a stiff "super" version.
Youtube vids here:
Vid 1
And here:
Vid 2
Look at the side view, and then look at the spring unit. Notice how much less substantial the spring part is. As an engineer formerly with a motorcycle I would only ride a bike with that suspension up and down the yard. I can see that it is underdamped, and there is a good chance that on a fast down hill bend any obstacle will skip your front wheel from under you. There is a lot more to suspension than stiffness, and I cannot see anything to keep you and your machine together unless you stay on good paving in good weather.
You could try this out on the BMX forum, as they have experience there with small wheels and suspension.