AM/FR Covert Fork options
- Thread starter kzuma
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why a Talas? Just go with the 140mm version of the Float that Fox offers -whatever they call it.
Are you planning on any travel adjustments? If so get a 32 talas, in not, a 32 float or 32 van will work.
Having had a Covert for a while, IMO, the bike really shines best with 150-160mm fork, and a 20mm axle up front.
that doesn't screw up the geometry? if im not mistaken, it's designed for a 140mm. and what kind of riding are you doing with the covert?
i agree, i also own a Covert and the Fox Talas 36 really shines. super nice setup.
yep same here go a little longer. also i have been poorly disappointed in my fox talas. it had very little small bump compliance. i have since moves to a lyric. though i have little time on it i'm sure it will be better suited to the style of riding.
yes it was broken in and had the right adjustments made.
yes it was broken in and had the right adjustments made.
i think this would be a third emphasis. i've had a covert for a bit and although i haven't had as much ride time as i'd like, the lyric feels pretty solid. coil version is buttery smooth. although at this point i'd say that it almost feels like too much fork for this bike; if i were to do it all over again i'd pick up the pike coil or a zocchi am series. 20mm through axle is a must.
one thing to remember is if you get the lyric solo air you can shorten the travel to what you desire. also the lyric solo air is lighter than the pike coil and the marzocchi offering that are not full air.
I've got a Float 140 RLC on mine and it's great.
EDIT: If you're having a hard time keeping the front end down, get a slightly longer stem. No need for travel adjust. I've got a 75mm on mine and it climbs like a goat!
Float over a Talas lighter cheaper and a bike that is right will not need to have the travel adjusted while riding.
how difficult is it to lower a solo air lyric? just use a few of those white preload spacers on the bottom of the fork shaft right?
yep that is all. just like the dualair forks, plain, simple, work well
just put a 55ATA on it it will shine!!!