Category: Forks
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Explaining The Criticism Towards RockShox Gold 35
RockShox Gold 35 = the fork that people love to hate, especially on the Internet. Why? Keep reading. 1. The Weight Issue You’ve heard it before: “It’s heavy!” Sure, the Gold 35 is lighter than its cousins in the Silver line, but compared to the competition, it’s like lugging a sack of bricks. 220g lighter…
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Reflecting On The Industry’s Hesitation to Adopt Inverted MTB Forks
Inverted MTB forks are like that one guy at the bar who insists tequila is a health drink. They make sense in theory. Less unsprung weight, smoother action, better oil lubrication—sounds amazing, right? Yet, here we are. Year after year, mountain bikers stick to conventional forks like they owe them rent. Inverted forks pop up…
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Steerer Tube Cutting: Aesthetic Choice or Performance Necessity?
You’re standing over your bike, staring at the steerer tube like a bad decision you haven’t quite committed to yet. It sticks out, awkward, like a kid wearing a suit three sizes too big. A tower of spacers looms above your stem, stacked like unpaid bills. And you hesitate. Because cutting it feels permanent, like…
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Why Manufacturers Pair Carbon Forks with Steel, Aluminum, and Titanium Frames
Let’s talk about forks, baby. You know, the bit of your bike that keeps you upright, but also keeps you guessing. You’ve seen it. Steel, aluminum, and titanium frames, all decked out with that shiny, sleek carbon fork. It’s like the bicycle world’s version of wearing a tuxedo with sneakers—confusing yet somehow, it works. Why…
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The Purpose Behind the One-Sided Fork: 5 Key Factors
The one-sided fork is one of those things that makes you stop in your tracks, scratch your head, and think, “What the hell were they thinking?” It’s like if someone took a perfectly good idea for a bike and then got drunk on engineering, stared at the drawing board, and said, “Screw it, let’s chop…
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5 Key Factors That Affect Ride Smoothness: The Truth About Fork Material
Cyclists are lunatics. We argue about everything—gear ratios, pedal stroke efficiency, how many grams of energy gel we should consume… But fork material? For some that’s the ultimate litmus test of whether your bike is worthy or trash. I once set up a meeting to sell my bike. The guy canceled when he found out…
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Non-steel Rigid Forks (carbon and alloy)
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends Time for some more fork talk. I will be honest. I am not the biggest fan of non-steel rigid forks, but since you asked for a post on the subject, I prepared one. Today, I will talk about carbon and alloy forks with zero mercy for either of them. The…
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Why I Prefer Steel Over Carbon Forks
from Rookie’s keyboard, Hello, friends I have a confession to make. I genuinely prefer steel forks over carbon. Why? Because steel forks better “springiness” than carbon while being much tougher. The only downfall of iron forks is that they are heavier. But since I am not a weight weenie, I care not. Some will say…
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Let Me Tell You The Ins and Outs Of Suspension-corrected Forks
From Rookie’s Keyboard, Hello, friends It’s Sunday evening where I live. A perfect timing for a simple tutorial, a cold beverage in an aluminum can, and a new tutorial that will help you understand the cycling world a little better. Today’s topic is an enigma known as “Suspension-Corrected Fork“. It sounds complicated, but it’s as…