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RockShox SID Ultimate Fork
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For the first time ever, the RockShox SID goes to a 35mm stanchion with the introduction of the 120mm SID Ultimate and SID Select. The jump to a 35mm stanchion is a seemingly natural progression for the fork, considering the capability of even the fastest XC and light trail bikes these days. Vital took receipt of a RockShox SID Ultimate and have logged a few miles as well as dug into the guts of this new cross country fork to see what makes it tick and who may benefit most from this new technology. 2021 RockShox SID Ultimate Highlights Ultra-slim and trim, entirely new chassis All-new Charger...
Posted by dstucki on 3/16/2020 10:59pm
Trust Performance Shout Fork
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With the promise of both turning heads and delivering a better ride experience, the latest trailing multi-link front suspension platform from Trust Performance is designed for aggressive trail and enduro mountain bikes. Join Zach Petersen, a rider known for his speed on a bike and the Trail Peek Youtube channel, for a straight-shooter's perspective on the unique design. Listen in as he discusses and demonstrates the fork's major strengths, weaknesses, and gives you a bottom line. Trust Shout Highlights Design: Trailing multi-link front suspension Construction: Full carbon chassis, steerer tube...
Posted by TrailPeek on 1/30/2020 1:44pm
Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil Fork
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Afew years ago, Marzocchi resurrected the Z1 to much anticipation. While damper technology has moved on from the open-bath systems of old, there was disappointment in some circles that the coils of the original fork were passed up in favor of a standard FOX air spring – Marzocchi's parent company. While air-sprung forks have come a long way in terms of sensitivity and a reduction in running friction, there's no shortage of riders who swear by (or at least reminisce about) the uber-sensitive plushness of a coil. Early Marzocchi coil forks from the original Z1 Bomber to the Shiver and the 888...
Posted by LTrumpore on 1/10/2020 5:17pm
Öhlins RXF36 m.2 Fork
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2018 saw Öhlins introduce a bunch of new products, as they sought to expand their mountain bike line and address a few earlier shortcomings. The RXF 36 m.2 (referred to as "RXF 36 Trail" at the launch) is the latest offering from the Swedish suspension specialists to hit the shelves, and following our positive initial impressions, we were keen to put some more time on it to see how it measures up to the class leaders. This big-hitting single-crown fork features a number of external adjustments, one of which is fairly unique, and changes to both air spring and damping architecture have left it...
Posted by iceman2058 on 10/8/2019 2:01am
Diaz Suspension Design RUNT
The Good

The Runt keeps my fork riding high in its travel by providing amazing mid-stroke support. My Lyrik rides better now than it ever has.

The Bad

I'm now going to want one in every bike I own.

Overall Review
I have Diaz's Runt setup on a V2 Transition Patrol and I can't say enough good things about Diaz and his product. I live in the Pacific Northwest and mostly enjoy riding trails that are steep, technical, and rough. Before installing the Runt I used to run a lot of low-speed compression (LSC) to keep my fork high in its travel. Running almost all my LSC made my suspension harsh but also gave me more control in steep, technical situations. The Runt's mid-stroke support allowed for me to completely back off my low speed compression while still keeping me high in my travel. My fork now feels more...
Posted by Blake_Collins on 9/26/2019 5:35pm
Diaz Suspension Design RUNT
The Good

Supple off the top with the best mid-stroke support of any spring system I've ridden to date.

The Bad

I can't get one for my Boxxer or 34, yet...

Overall Review
I've been riding mountain bikes a long time. I had an original Marzocchi z1 when most other forks were using elastomers in the mid 90's. I've had at least 20 high end bikes between then and now, from DJ to trail to enduro to DH. On those bikes I've easily had 30 or more different forks and have had them in many configurations, always looking for that perfect feel. It's been an expensive and futile effort for the most part. Some forks have been better than others, and some have excelled in some aspects while sacrificing in other ways. Most recently I've been riding a 2019 170mm 36 on my SB150...
Posted by bullit398 on 9/4/2019 7:47am