How do I know what suspension forks will fit my bike?
Take your existing front wheel out and measure the current axle diameter to work out further narrow down what fork your bike can accommodate.
What is the best type of suspension fork?
Air springs have become the staple choice on modern suspension forks as they are tuneable and have a progressive compression rate — the feel is softer in the first part of the travel and then gets stiffer as more compression is applied. Coil springs on the other hand are found predominantly on downhill bikes.
Is a suspension fork worth it?
If you’re sensitive to vibration and you want to cruise in comfort, it’s worth considering a suspension fork. Riding on cobblestones in cities, crossing tram or train tracks, single trail, and gravel, you can take advantage of a front shock. It definitely feels good not feeling every single bump shaking your arms.
Is RockShox 35 good?
Rockshox ‘s 35 Gold is a good quality budget fork that we are seeing on a large amount of OEM bikes, particularly the lower end spec bikes. They are well priced and offer a decent damper and versatility when it comes to travel changes, for those on a tight budget these may be the right forks for you.
What is Tange frame?
Tange International Co. is a major Japanese manufacturer of high-quality steel tubing for bicycle frames, established before 1920. They are a rival to the British-based tubing manufacturer Reynolds.
Should I upgrade my forks?
Those are all things you should consider when looking at new forks. Generally, the more money you spend you get better performance, in trail and XC forks you get a lighter weight fork and a better feel, on trail/enduro forks you normally get better performance, stiffer chassis, and more adjustments.
What is the Tange strut elastomer refresh kit?
Our Tange Strut Elastomer Refresh Kit will replace your worn out elastomers and make your forks work like new. This complete kit contains 6 compression elastomers, 4 rebound elastomers and specially blended elastomer lube. This product hasn’t been reviewed yet.
What kind of suspension does a Harley Davidson have?
It features 41 mm USD (Upside-Down) telescopic forks with 130mm of travel upfront and a monoshock-equipped link-type suspension with 114mm of travel at the rear. Braking comes courtesy of 292mm disc brake at …
When did Mercedes start using tuning forks on front suspension?
The trend of giving a tuning fork-like shape to the front suspension’s lower wishbone was established by Mercedes in 2014. The conjoined wishbone in effect becomes a large aerofoil, reducing the turbulence created as …
What kind of suspension does RockShox Paragon have?
RockShox has introduced the Paragon, a new 700c suspension fork intended to meet the needs of urban and trekking cyclists looking to take the edge off rough roads. The Paragon has 65mm of air-sprung suspension travel and uses the RockShox Solo Air …