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Ohlins Prototype rear shock?
- Thread starter wood booger
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For being a prototype/project nobody has heard or seen anything about before, compared to DVO which displayed a fork with plastic parts that they have been hyping for a while. This is a working unit and look at the crowns.
But i guess the zip ties dont look too good
But i guess the zip ties dont look too good
Will def/ be too noodely without a structurally enhancing carbon fender to keep the flex in check. They obviously have no clue what they are doing.
That axle confuses me.
to match the rear :
source :
http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/SPY-SHOT-Possible-Inverted-hlins-Downhill-Fork-Spotted,200
source :
http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/SPY-SHOT-Possible-Inverted-hlins-Downhill-Fork-Spotted,200
fixed that source for ya.to match the rear :
source :
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258522&p=3926060&viewfull=1#post3926060
Is there actually good money to be made in MTB forks? Just in DH forks, we've seen the number of offerings more than double fairly recently, which is rad, but hopefully they make it/ stay in it for the long run.
The idea of an Ohlins cartridge to drop in forks sounds exciting.
The idea of an Ohlins cartridge to drop in forks sounds exciting.
One of the really interesting tidbits - ohlins cartridges for 40s and Boxxers.to match the rear :
source :
http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/SPY-SHOT-Possible-Inverted-hlins-Downhill-Fork-Spotted,200
Can't wait to test one out!
we're living in 2100eur dvo emerald times
I ran a set of those Ohlins cartridges for a while on my dirt bike.
They had a really cool sort of "dead" feel on trail junk. The adjusters on them were damn nice too.
The only issue was that they would bottom out really easily on highspeed stuff, like deep whoop sections and g-outs in the desert. Totally linear, no progression. Comes from using a super narrow damper rod and a fairly large volume air compensator. The only options were too beef up the damping, which caused problems elsewhere, or put on spring seats with super constrictive flow ports, which helped only a tiny bit, but rode harsh everywhere. They didn't have any oil lock collars or anything for bottoming either.
Anyway, nicely finished unit, but just needed to be more progressive. I'm also sure glad I didn't pay anything remotely close to retail for them. I think the new owner of them is loving them for more mellow hair scrambles.
They had a really cool sort of "dead" feel on trail junk. The adjusters on them were damn nice too.
The only issue was that they would bottom out really easily on highspeed stuff, like deep whoop sections and g-outs in the desert. Totally linear, no progression. Comes from using a super narrow damper rod and a fairly large volume air compensator. The only options were too beef up the damping, which caused problems elsewhere, or put on spring seats with super constrictive flow ports, which helped only a tiny bit, but rode harsh everywhere. They didn't have any oil lock collars or anything for bottoming either.
Anyway, nicely finished unit, but just needed to be more progressive. I'm also sure glad I didn't pay anything remotely close to retail for them. I think the new owner of them is loving them for more mellow hair scrambles.
Nope the Ohlins RXF fork retails at €3049/€3350
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So low-speed stuff?
To all complaining about Ohlins price. You know a big part of it is market positioning? No one will buy a 3k Euro fork. It will probably be stupid expensive but a CCDB which is basicly an ohlins shock is only a bit more expensive than comparable products. Expect the same. Though the DVO emerald may have a negative influence on the ohlins price.Nope the Ohlins RXF fork retails at €3049/€3350
5th gear wide open is 60mph+, and these whoop sections are commonly 3' deep, and the g-outs are usually way deeper than that, and the S.C.O.R.E. roads are basically hitting a sudden 2' tall ledge you weren't expecting...and you can't slow down for these things. I can say with a high degree of confidence that those events are generating really damn high shaft speeds.
Mild rollers and braking/attitude control it had plenty of damping control.
the sky is the limit!Nope the Ohlins RXF fork retails at €3049/€3350
DVO has been testing the cartridge for their SC fork for a while now in various chassis. the only thing plastic was the knobs
That is sooo sick!
you get an ohlins!? you get an ohlins!? everybody gets an ohlins!!??
http://www.bikerumor.com/2014/02/11/spy-shot-ohlins-coil-ttx-shock-might-soon-be-available-to-everyone/
http://www.bikerumor.com/2014/02/11/spy-shot-ohlins-coil-ttx-shock-might-soon-be-available-to-everyone/
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It's true, but it may only be available in Italy for now.
More here, including news about the fork they're working on: http://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/Spy-Shots-Ohlins-Shock-Available-for-More-Bikes-Fork-Closer-To-Reality,707
More here, including news about the fork they're working on: http://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/Spy-Shots-Ohlins-Shock-Available-for-More-Bikes-Fork-Closer-To-Reality,707
Locking spring collar, I'm guessing that's a moto setup.
Not sure why you'd want this over the ccdb. Maybe they have some surprises tucked away. Less adjustability with more difficult replacement and service, all in addition to less adjustability. Huh.
Ofc You know better than bunch of engineers from one of the most prestigious suspension company in the world.
MOAR CLICKZ FTW!
There's a reason Ohlins is on $1,000,000 supercars, and not Fox, or Avalanche, or Rock Shox. And that reason is moar shimz.
Yup they won't sell that shock to anyone if you don't live in Italy,that's what they told me.It's only available for ItaliansIt's true, but it may only be available in Italy for now.
More here, including news about the fork they're working on: http://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/Spy-Shots-Ohlins-Shock-Available-for-More-Bikes-Fork-Closer-To-Reality,707
check the info on vital.
