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is this update more in line to what you did to your forks?
Well beyond what I have done as it is a completely different setup, but somewhat similar goal.
Increased low speed support (which was accomplished in part with the updated needle from Intend that closes the bypass flow off more), and more high speed damping (via the shim stack).
I'd be curious to try out this new compression damping setup. It's like a mix of a poppet valve setup and a traditional shim stack. Supposedly the float of the spring backed portion can be easily adjusted as well. Lots of options!
I just picked up a fox podium as a loaner for a month to try out. I just got my first ride on it this morning. Initial impressions are quite positive and I was pretty surprised by how sensitive it was, bordering on how my 38 with v2 smashpot feels in terms of willingness to move under small chatter. I'll post more of my impressions as I spend more time with it.
Initially I would say that there are grip benefits for off camber corners situations and extremely chunky sections. If I had to boil that down to a number I'd say 20%. Sensitivity is increased and in line with some coil forks I have used. I did not notice any detrimental effects or odd sensations with regards to steering or holding a line, but I need to put the fork in more strenuous situations to validate that.
If you had to pin me down today, I would say that it is indeed better then a 38. If you're comparing retail to retail, it may be better enough to be worth it for the money. It is for sure, not better enough to justify going from an on sale 38, to a full priced podium. Additionally, the extremely ugly mud guard and the air spring puking oil on your brake rotor and pads, also would make it not worth it.
More impressions to come, but after 1 ride on the podium (at least on my own bike, I have ridden a demo bike with it previously) and several rides on the push 9.1... I fail to see why we aren't just going straight to dual crown forks.
Related/Un-related: Took this photo on my dawn patrol ride this morning. This was taken from the Santa Ana mountains looking towards LA. Every good forum post needs a photo... so box checked.
This has been a great thread. Thanks for everyone's contributions. I feel like this has convinced me to get a flash 38 but they only offer 44mm offset. I've done back to back testing and I prefer a higher offset. For Enduro/DH hta 48mm is my favorite but I much prefer 51 to 44. 44 for me feels like a floppy seesaw at lower speeds and provides a more feedback through the bars when cornering through big bumps. 51 might have a hair less stability at speed with the fork compressed but never bothered me and honestly I think the front wheel being further out there adds more confidence on the steeps. I also feel 51 is more intuitive and holds lines more predictably. Any chance we can convince intend to release higher offset fork lugs? Am I the only one who feels this strongly on the topic?
Current favorite setup: fox 38 E-bike (swapped from 44 to 51 uppers) and fox 40 (48) for DH both with avalanche cartridge and smashpot. Used to ride a lot of mx/supermoto and itching to try an inverted fork on MTB. Out back, the Telum is my favorite so far. I'm 245 lbs.
Thanks for listening!
I think it’s unlikely Intend would release a longer offset version of their forks, but if you’re looking to alter the offset, this seems like the easiest solution - https://emrg.bike/virtual-pivot-headset/?lang=en
I did not know this existed. Thanks a bunch for sharing. Looks like it won't fit my Enduro bike (candidate for the flash 38) as it utilizes an IS headset but could fit my trail bike with cups. I went ahead and sent Intend an email just to see if they would consider. Longshot but they won't know customer preferences unless we reach out.
Did you ever feel the lack of bleeders was an issue?
bought new forks the other day
Why the hell are we disliking a picture of 3 usd forks? What’s wrong with you people, genuinely curious 🧐
they didn’t like the joke
Sick fleet of forks. I guess you will remove the leg protection?
I believe they can be from the photo and what's in the text. Looks like maybe 15mm of adjustment up and down.
I've been wondering about this since riding an old bike of mine a few years back now that was sold to a friend and recognizing how much better the front end felt with the 'old' 51mm offset.
Other data point, I had a KTM with a an adjustable offset, 20 or 18. Standard was 20 and was, not great (back when KTMs didn't handle great), I tried 18 and it was horrific, totally unrideable. Then I managed to get a factory clamp that was 22mm, nirvana handling. All settings made really large differences.
Anyways...
Intend got back to me after I asked about higher offset options and some background on why I think more offset is beneficial for an Enduro bike. Andre said they won't offer other offsets. Maybe if some more people reach out they would consider it but my message was not compelling enough.
Not really an issue as much as it would be a welcome addition. It is somewhat easy to burp Intend forks by loosening the top nut a bit with a 10mm socket and pushing down. Better than flipping the bike over and using a little zip tie in the wiper seal.
The Italian Guy puts bleeders in the crown.
Speaking of Intend forks, I was at Bootleg Canyon in Nevada this past weekend and there is a trail feature there known affectionately as The Poop Chute. It's a jagged solid rock waterfall full of notches and ledges. It has a minimum speed requirement to not get hung up and shot over the bars, you don't want to creep down it.
It was the first time I had ridden it on an inverted fork, and it really highlighted the benefit of torsional flex. The fork didn't feel like a noodle or like you were just along for the ride, but it was so calm at the bars it was almost alarming at first. Usually this section requires a solid grip on the bars and tightening through the core to try and keep the front end tracking and on line. It's a bit of a clencher for sure.
With the Flash 35 it muted the impacts and front wheel grabbing sensations and gave a level of confidence that isn't normally there. I felt like I could even move around and change lines if needed. Pretty cool.
i guess i won't be playing around with nuts to release air, hopefully all goes well regardless as on my current 36 i do bleed them every now and then and it definitely works, can't say i've ever felt a difference though.
sick, i'm looking forward to an Intend fork, finally pulled the trigger on one!
I've been fiddling with the bleeders on a 36 all the time, heck I need to bleed the lowers when going from 0 to 30PSI (hybrid coil). I just don't miss the bleeders on my Intend but I don't ride big elevation changes either.
new lightweight 170mm option for featherweights:
https://www.intend-bc.com/products/samurai-supertr/?v=d88fc6edf21e
I'm thinking about getting the Infinity for the dual crown + USD package and haven't seen too much about it apart from one or two of the replies here. It'll be going on a Spire with a coil in the back and Zeb 3.1 with smashpot. I love the sensitivity of the smashpot but to get enough support under braking and big compressions, the level of damping I need starts to eat away at the off the top sensitivity. Thinking the Infinity will solve that problem and still have amazing off the top feel, but wondering if anybody who has the fork can share their experience.
Also, I'm in the US and although I love to tinker with and bracket settings, I've never messed with the internals of a fork apart from a lower service. Will my lack of tuning/rebuilding experience be an issue or is it easy enough to figure out with the level of customer support that intend has? I also have one of the best suspension shops in the country where I live but they don't specifically service Intend. Thanks so much!
Also if anybody has thoughts on the Push V2, also interested in hearing about that. Thanks!
This might be a dumb question, but did you see the Push Nine One V2 review we posted a few weeks ago?
https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/TEAMROBOT/blog/02/10/2026/entry/145181
I did and it was awesome! Eagerly awaiting part 2; your Megatower and how you ride it mirror my Spire and how I ride (though def not at your level haha) more than the Sentinel, so that will be interesting to see how the new tune changes things.
Hoping to hear from other folks how the Push handles steep and loose slow speed jank as I also ride a lot of that, but if you rode anything along those lines, would love your take. Thanks!
I don't have an infinity, but I do have a flash. Which is pretty close anyway.
It will definitely achieve those things you are after. Under braking is where the fork really shines and you don't have to run a power of damping to keep it under control. Because they're so well put together off the top sensitivity is a given.
They're piece of cake to service and pull apart. Like stupid easy. Lower service (or is that upper lol) is very fast too. I just swapped in their new damper unit too. Which was very easy also. They have pretty good videos etc on how to do stuff. They're easy to get hold of as well.
I've found the the Nine One great for slower jank - the suppleness is wild, while the sub chamber means it will still maintain the support you want when crawling traction needs steep roll over / drop support. It's a bit like velcro - the reivew and Push have both noted this has a very calm feel, which I love in the jank. Being able to turn off the sub chamber is great - max the traction when you want.
I've not noticed any untoward flex in those situations (81kg in gear, normal bike). If anything, it seems to just settle - maybe whatever flex is happening is part of that composed, calm feel.
https://www.testpilot.bike/magazin/push-nine-one-v2-review-fieldtest/en
When there will be Part 2 of the Push 9.1 Vital Test?
Hopefully soon! There were a couple other (good) developments at PUSH that are making the re-tune process take a little longer than normal, but I'm looking forward to round two soon!
i messed with mine a few times at big bear. i was just curious to see any difference when purging air from altitude.
fork felt exactly the same, only thing i noticed was top-out went away. Flash 35 is already a little finnicky with top out (depends on your riding style)
congrats on the fork! you'll never regret it, my guess is you'll immediately have no interest in trying anything else... haha
Indeed, interest gone, I just need to find my set up![]()
The type of good developments that might trickle down to current owners?
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