beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
Yeah but if you get the new fork through Cyclinic you'll get a sticker and a tiny bag of jelly beans. Wait - should this be in the Bargain Buys thread?
Newly Released Suspension & Components General
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dazz
Downhill Dazz
I know right! I saw it and was all, "THAT MOTHERF#$@ER STOLE MY IDEA!!!" lolz...
Live2DieTrying
Likes Bikes and Dirt
I'm not digging the NUT on the end of the axle. Should have gone with a little end bolt like so many other forks over the years.
Also, only 2 (M6?) Bolts holding on the axle castings, and no visible knurling on the bottom of the stanchion to resist the vasting twisting against the stanchion.
And only 2 bolts holding on each leg guard... they have left plenty of room for the updated gen 2 release in the future
Also, only 2 (M6?) Bolts holding on the axle castings, and no visible knurling on the bottom of the stanchion to resist the vasting twisting against the stanchion.
And only 2 bolts holding on each leg guard... they have left plenty of room for the updated gen 2 release in the future
SummitFever
Eats Squid
Presumably the Manitou hex-axle type approach (which is excellent) is subject to some sort of patent.
angryasian
Likes Bikes
The double clamps on the dropout won't be an issue. There is little force that would cause that to slip in rotation?
I don't think hex lock is required in this design. The axle is securely clamped across both dropouts.
The benefit of Hexlock is that is has flat surfaces (the hex) that are a clearance fit into the dropout. So you can make this clearance relatively tight.
The sideways preload is a separate mechanism. It's a good design for a conventional MTB fork.
Contrast that with a thru axle that has a fairly loose fitting thread on one end and a preloading clamp on the other. That type of axle does almost nothing to help with stiffness.
Live2DieTrying
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Hexlock is a great idea. Long time Manitou fan here. Love my Dorado, and can't beat the Circus for value/performance.
I'm just wondering why go with a nut instead of an end bolt on the axle. I've never had an mtb fork with a thru axle that required a socket to remove the axle...
Preload bolt looks better than preload nut, but it probably comes down to the thread being outside the clamping area in the lowers, so slightly stronger/stiffer axle this way
oldcorollas
Levin the moment
Looks like pre-metric sizing....
2"x4"..
teK--
Eats Squid
With the X-wing frame, it looks like it was almost designed to be compatible with a wooden shock
angryasian
Likes Bikes
Yup - I think you're right. Just a better interface for the axle.
Same as a moto fork assembly - You tighten the pinch bolts on the right leg to fix the axle in place before you do the nut up on the left to apply preload. Finish off with pinch bolts. So you won't need a socket to remove the axle, although you will need it for proper preload when you reassemble.
leitch
Feelin' a bit rrranty
Ahh, another coil shock victim of the clevis yoke thingy design. Quality fix.
Asininedrivel
caviar connoisseur
Some of their limited edition colourways are absolutely insane. They sure do like redefining 'limited edition' to "possibly not actually available unless you order within 10 minutes of first viewing" though.Nothing really exceptionally new here, except the colour!
Sooooo you probably need plural sets right?
wkkie
It's Not Easy Being Green
For sure, but funds are diverted into another project at the moment. But that's green, so it's ok.Sooooo you probably need plural sets right?
birddog69
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Gotta love the Onyx hubs. I love the sound of silence when I ride.For sure, but funds are diverted into another project at the moment. But that's green, so it's ok.
DVO Diamond 36. Not a heap of details but sounds like a slimmed down Onyx 38. Looks good. Sorry @B Rabbit silver steerer warning.
bikerumor.com
DVO Diamond Shines with Bigger 36mm Stanchions, Lighter Air Spring
The next DVO Diamond trail MTB fork will have 140-160mm travel, a lighter air spring, and bigger stanchions.
bikerumor.com
Not new but a limited colour run. If they did this to the Mezzer my credit card is going to have to be hidden.
www.vitalmtb.com
Manitou Introduces a Limited Edition Mattoc Pro
The original Manitou fork was versatile by necessity when, regardless of your discipline, there was one choice for your suspension needs. The new Manitou Mattoc Pro Limited Edition borrows its iconic look from 1992 yet takes all the technology from 2024 and packs it in a 34mm stanchion 29” wheel...
Jpez
Down on the left!
Might have been mentioned already not sure but this is cool. The pinion gearbox now has the smart shift for non e-bikes now. Gone is the grip shift for normal paddles and gears can be changed stationary, peddling and under load.
so most of the sticking points of the old system have been erased.
Not sure I hate the old rear mech enough to buy in but would love to try the new system.
www.cyclingabout.com
so most of the sticking points of the old system have been erased.
Not sure I hate the old rear mech enough to buy in but would love to try the new system.
Why The New Pinion Smart Shift Gearbox Is A Big Deal (New Possibilities) - CYCLINGABOUT
Pinion Smart Shift takes just 0.2 seconds to switch gears. The system will change gears while pedalling, when stationary, and under load.
www.cyclingabout.com