Suspension

Öhlins Suspension Service Guides (feature story)

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/14/2020 1:11 AM

MTB Suspension - Unsprung Weight Explained (video)

Heavy unsprung weight can impact the suspension performance by reducing the contact between tires and ground over bumpy surfaces. Learn more in this video with intuitive and visual dynamic simulations.

Posted by sspomer on 7/13/2020 7:34 AM

Featuring 38mm stanchions and travel lengths up to 190mm, it's clear the all-new RockShox ZEB is ready for business. As enduro race bikes gain additional travel and courses get rowdier, demands on forks increase. The same is true in the rapidly evolving eMTB space. The ZEB looks to meet those ne...

Posted by bturman on 7/7/2020 5:38 AM

RockShox ZEB Ultimate Fork (product)

Sprindex Adjustable Coil Spring (product)

You can set an air shock to any pressure you'd like, making them quite popular in mountain biking compared to coil shocks. You'll need a pump to make that adjustment though. With this new coil spring system from Sprindex, no tools are needed to adjust a coil's spring rate to a finer degree th...

Posted by TrailPeek on 7/2/2020 10:19 AM

FOX 40 vs Marzocchi 58 - Cam Zink Does a Head-to-Head Comparison (video)

We just made the switch from Fox to Marzocchi, and although they are made under the same roof, there are some noticeable differences, but mainly just the price. I take the time to test them back to back after spending the last few years on a Fox 40 and the results speak for themselves. Thanks f...

Posted by BHowell on 6/25/2020 7:27 AM

MegNeg - What settings do you run? (forum topic)

Posted by Alex1 on 6/22/2020 7:42 AM

The Patent Thread - New and Wild Mountain Bike Inventions (forum topic)

Posted by bturman on 6/21/2020 6:12 AM

A Custom Tune, Custom Graphics, Star Nut and Headset Race Installed? Yep. MRP's Ready to Shred Program (press release)

Posted by sspomer on 6/17/2020 9:58 AM

Hayes Bicycle Group Introduces All New XC Group (press release)

Posted by Hayes on 6/16/2020 8:00 AM

Cane Creek Launches New Helm MKII Fork (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 6/8/2020 6:00 AM

Is Your Suspension Dialed? FOX Teaches You How to Get It Done (video)

When tuning mountain bike suspension, it's important to record your settings and implement a system as you make changes. Jordi runs through the system and method he uses to tune setups. Geta copy of the bracketing sheet HERE

Posted by BHowell on 6/4/2020 7:35 AM

Do You Know Your Valves? FOX Dialed Breaks Down How Shim Stacks Work (video)

Dialed S2 Ep20: Jordi breaks down a shock valve assembly and explains the basic purpose of valves.

Posted by BHowell on 5/29/2020 11:13 AM

Better Riders on Better Bikes, GT's Suspension Story in the Conclusion of Full Travel (video)

Chapter 5: In order to know where you are going, you have to know where you’ve been. From the bike that started it all - the RTS, to today’s LTS lineup, GT’s full suspension development story has been a wild ride with plenty of ups and downs. Our technology has evolved over the years, but this ...

Posted by BHowell on 5/28/2020 9:05 AM

What's the Purpose of Volume Spacers? FOX Dialed Digs In (video)

Jordi explains the basic function of volume spacers and walks through how to know when to add or remove volume spacers from your fork or shock.

Posted by BHowell on 5/27/2020 9:25 AM

Do You Lose Air When Removing the Shock Pump? (video)

You have the specs dialed on your mountain bike suspension. You pump it up to the proper pressure but then go to remove your Vital MTB digital shock pump and hear the hissing of air being lost. So begins the cycle of second-guessing your suspension, checking and adding air to achieve the proper ...

Posted by BHowell on 5/23/2020 7:00 AM

First Time Upgrading Suspension? Start Here (video)

After receiving his new suspension upgrade, Jake talks with Jordi to walk through the initial installation and setup of his new Fox 38 and Float X2.

Posted by BHowell on 5/20/2020 9:13 AM

Remember i-Drive? Learn the Story of GT's Wild Suspension Design (video)

Chapter 3: Lobo, i-Drive, DHi, and the world's first carbon downhill bike! “Sometimes you throw the dart and it doesn’t hit the dartboard” -Jim Busby. Jim wasn’t afraid to take a risk with his bikes, but sometimes, the risk wasn’t worth the reward. Jim pushed the boundaries of mountain bike t...

Posted by BHowell on 5/14/2020 2:46 PM

RockShox Fork Dampers (forum topic)

Posted by Pedal4life on 5/14/2020 11:23 AM

What's Going on Inside Your Shock Reservoir? FOX Dialed Digs In (video)

Jordi shows what's inside a shock reservoir, and explains the purpose of an IFP (internal floating piston).

Posted by BHowell on 5/14/2020 8:23 AM

FOX Dialed - This Bike Dimension Can Completely Change How You Ride (video)

Jordi discusses reach, how it has changed over the years, and why you should take it into consideration when selecting a bike.

Posted by BHowell on 5/8/2020 8:13 AM

Want to Upgrade Your Suspension? Do's and Don'ts with FOX Dialed (video)

So you're ready to upgrade your suspension? 36 or 38 Fork? Coil or air? Follow along as Jake asks Jordi about all of the necessary information needed to order the correct product, as well as the choices you have to make.

Posted by BHowell on 5/6/2020 10:16 AM

FOX Dialed: Bike Check with Jordi Cortez (video)

Jordi's birthday looked a little different last year than it does this year. Instead of working in Maribor right now, Jordi goes through a bike check on his Santa Cruz Tallboy, and Taj explains the purpose of the floating axle.

Posted by BHowell on 4/29/2020 8:50 AM

Learn How to Properly Service Your Fork Lowers With FOX Dialed (video)

Jules walks through all the steps to perform a lower leg service on Fox forks.

Posted by BHowell on 4/22/2020 8:35 AM

How Your Chain Interacts With Your Suspension - Pedal Kickback Explained (video)

Vorsprung Suspension is back with another batch of "Tuesday Tune" episodes for 2020. This one delves deep into pedal kickback concepts (including some myths) and looks at why your bike's suspension behaves differently without a chain.

Posted by bturman on 4/20/2020 10:04 AM

FOX Dialed Asks the Question: What is More Important, Suspension or Posture? (video)

Chris Kilmurray and Jordi Cortes discuss the intricacies of body position, fitness, and suspension settings, and how they diagnose these issues for athletes at World Cup Races.

Posted by BHowell on 4/17/2020 8:41 AM

FOX Introduces All-New Transfer Dropper Post, Updated 34 Fork and DPX2 Shock (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 4/14/2020 12:00 AM

What's New? 2021 RockShox Lyrik, Pike, Yari and Revelation Forks (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 4/9/2020 6:59 AM

Dialed: FOX Explains the New VVC in 2021 Suspension (video)

Jordi breaks down a GRIP2 damper from the new FOX 38 fork. He explains Variable Valve Control (VVC) and its application on the new products. Learn more about the 2021 lineup.

Posted by BHowell on 4/8/2020 7:58 AM