First Impressions
I definitely noticed the change in handling. It was a little quicker than I normally like, but not
something I couldn't get used to in a few rides.
The fork definitely works, there is no noticeable fork bobbing when cranking away out of the saddle. The zip tie I put on the stanchion was telling me that the fork was compressing under bump force.
First we climbed out of the lower parking lot, up through a couple of meadows, and up a short singletrack. This is where I noticed the steering change. Much quicker, but not quite twitchy. No complaints with the fork at all in twisty singletrack with the occasional root thrown in there.
When we got to the top, we opted to try out a new trail called TNT.
Needless to say, we all had a blast (ha ha).
It's a new trail, not quite broken in yet, and it is filled with hollows, roots, tight turns, short evil climbs, and descents down sketchy off camber roots.
The perfect testing ground for a fork.
One of the tell tale signs that a fork isn't set up for me is wrist pain and arm pump. While I never experienced either of those symptoms, I had to back of the IMV 3 clicks for a more plush feel during a particularly rough section of trail. I kept it there for the rest of the ride, and noticed the same level of fork performance.
One of the things that struck me, was that this was a noisy fork in certain scenarios. Imagine flying around a corner, and having to go through a large hollow in the trail , followed by roots or rocks on the other side. Speed and gravity will naturally compress the fork as you transition into the hollow, but not this one. It gives a little on the G-out (bottom) but as soon as you hit those roots or rocks on the other side, that valve snaps open.
Not only do you hear it, you feel it. The sensation is not unlike riding with your headset incredibly loose. It make a loud clunk sound. But you are on the other side before you know it.
I'm going to need to fiddle with it some more.
On the way back to the car, we went downhill through the meadows. With speed, they exhibited some ripples, which the fork gobbled up with no movement at the bars.
I had to not stare at the fork. I wanted to see it move.
The zip tie told me I got 89mm of movement. Knowing that White Bros includes the 10mm bottom out bumper as part of the travel, I'd say we are spot on for travel.
I have a few more rides planned this week, where I'll be trying to find the sweet spot in the set up.
Stay tuned.
Ignitors rock too.
something I couldn't get used to in a few rides.
The fork definitely works, there is no noticeable fork bobbing when cranking away out of the saddle. The zip tie I put on the stanchion was telling me that the fork was compressing under bump force.First we climbed out of the lower parking lot, up through a couple of meadows, and up a short singletrack. This is where I noticed the steering change. Much quicker, but not quite twitchy. No complaints with the fork at all in twisty singletrack with the occasional root thrown in there.
When we got to the top, we opted to try out a new trail called TNT.
Needless to say, we all had a blast (ha ha).
It's a new trail, not quite broken in yet, and it is filled with hollows, roots, tight turns, short evil climbs, and descents down sketchy off camber roots.
The perfect testing ground for a fork.
One of the tell tale signs that a fork isn't set up for me is wrist pain and arm pump. While I never experienced either of those symptoms, I had to back of the IMV 3 clicks for a more plush feel during a particularly rough section of trail. I kept it there for the rest of the ride, and noticed the same level of fork performance.
One of the things that struck me, was that this was a noisy fork in certain scenarios. Imagine flying around a corner, and having to go through a large hollow in the trail , followed by roots or rocks on the other side. Speed and gravity will naturally compress the fork as you transition into the hollow, but not this one. It gives a little on the G-out (bottom) but as soon as you hit those roots or rocks on the other side, that valve snaps open.
Not only do you hear it, you feel it. The sensation is not unlike riding with your headset incredibly loose. It make a loud clunk sound. But you are on the other side before you know it.
I'm going to need to fiddle with it some more.
On the way back to the car, we went downhill through the meadows. With speed, they exhibited some ripples, which the fork gobbled up with no movement at the bars.
I had to not stare at the fork. I wanted to see it move.
The zip tie told me I got 89mm of movement. Knowing that White Bros includes the 10mm bottom out bumper as part of the travel, I'd say we are spot on for travel.
I have a few more rides planned this week, where I'll be trying to find the sweet spot in the set up.
Stay tuned.
Ignitors rock too.
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