[bullcrew]

from what I understand, craig makes his parts his way and that's that, whether we like it or not.

I think there's plenty of possible upgrades for these things, but they work pretty darn well the way they are.

Agread!
My dhs coming back had a little internal milling done by craig to it to improve the adjustments and make them more precise and responsive. I thought they were perfect to begin with.
If Craigs doin it we can be assured theres a reason for it that improves it.

We will start a thread here this week when mine gets in from avy, where all the glorious members of the cult may post there ride and thoughts on their equiptment. Settings and "it saved my A$$" captions. My dhs has saved me atleast twice thanks to its build and dampening.

 

[Sandwich]

That wasn't really intended as a support comment, more of a "too resistant to change" kind of deal.

Like i said, good product, but it could be smaller, the forks could be redone better, etc. I always hated the lack of aftermarket modify-ability. As in, if I bought a used shock, I don't think he'll change it for a new bike- same things with the forks. I love the stuff that I have, but I don't know if I'd buy one new.

 

[snowskilz]

i've had avy products since i started riding in 03. the dhs is an amazing shock. Also i purchased a dhf ti in 04.

the downside to avy is that they are heavy, the upside is the dampening and bottom out control. The fork has saved me twice where as any other fork would of thrown me over the handle bars. I ride the avy in the off season for training and to punish the fork.

 

[Jimmy_Pop]

i'd reconsider running a DHF fork again IF their single dampers could support more than 185. every other fork on the market can, why can't theirs. maybe craig doesnt like fat people?? i like the offset of the crowns, that's one reason i would like one again.

8" Ti single DHF with the Hi/Low comp would be sweet.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

The majority of the weight of an DHF is due to the amount of oil used to fill each leg. A DHF without springs & oil is pretty damn light.

 

[bullcrew]

Again HCM graces us with his avy knowlege.

 

[Jimmy_Pop]

Again HCM graces us with his avy knowlege.

Bah, my bmw weighs under 40 without wheels. a dumb comment that helps ZERO.

 

[Sandwich]

i'd reconsider running a DHF fork again IF their single dampers could support more than 185. every other fork on the market can, why can't theirs. maybe craig doesnt like fat people?? i like the offset of the crowns, that's one reason i would like one again.

8" Ti single DHF with the Hi/Low comp would be sweet.

i agree, and can't understand that either. His forks suddenly become super frail when there's only one damper? What about thicker weight oil or something? MR. Dirt did it in 1998, why can't he do it now?

I think a lot more people would be on dhf tis if he could make an effective single damper version. the weight penalty would be significantly less for the damping quality.

 

[RogerH]

I think it's the single Ti spring that only goes to 180lbs rider.

There is now a 7" model with single damper, steel spring that is stated to work for riders up to 250lbs.

http://avalanchedownhillracing.com/dhf7fork.html

only 7", though...

 

[RogerH]

Here's my downhill bike when it was all new and scratch free:

 

[Jimmy_Pop]

very nice and an excellent way of moving all the stickers to one place ... looks real cool !!

 

[bullcrew]

Bah, my bmw weighs under 40 without wheels. a dumb comment that helps ZERO.

my bike weighs under 40 without air in the tires.

 

[coma13]

very nice and an excellent way of moving all the stickers to one place ... looks real cool !!

seriously... that looks awesome....

 

[DHS]

seriously... that looks awesome....

agreed. nice job there

 

[Sandwich]

yeah, that's well hot.

Is that a DHF 7 ti with dhf 8 crowns? They look too light to be stockers.

 

[snowskilz]

i would like to see craig make an integrated stem

 

[Jimmy_Pop]

yeah, that's well hot.

Is that a DHF 7 ti with dhf 8 crowns? They look too light to be stockers.

i think all the DHFs are twin pinch bolts except the HK? which has a tripple lower

 

[RogerH]

Glad you liked the sticker job! That was my exact thought. Keep the bike as logo free as possible, except for one place...


It's a stock DHF 7", single damper and ti spring. Got it on the sale they had two years ago.
Didn't know there was different crowns. Mine looks pretty flimsy. The ones on Seismic's MTM fork looks much meatier.


If beefier, less offsetty, crowns with integrated stem where available, that would be awesome!




Here's me... going huuuuuuuuuge:

 

[bullcrew]

In that helmet look like Will Farell In Taladega nights.
SHAKE & BAKE! WAHOOOOOO!

 

[seismic]

I love your bike, Roger !!! And it rides so damn well !!

 

[RogerH]

In that helmet look like Will Farell In Taladega nights.
SHAKE & BAKE! WAHOOOOOO!

LOL!! Must see that movie soon!


Can't wait to ride with you again in the summer, seismic!
Will be interesting to see what bike you will be on!

 

[Jimmy_Pop]

LOL!! Must see that movie soon!


Can't wait to ride with you again in the summer, seismic!
Will be interesting to see what bike you will be on!

maybe he'll be on a black bmw with pink decals.

 

[seismic]

Yeah.....who knows......better get something for sure !

 

[Brian HCM#1]

I'm having an issue with the Hope sticker!!!!!! I don't see Hope brakes!!!!!!!

 

[seismic]

He just HOPE he wont get any

 

[RogerH]

moved on...

...there is actually a bulb upfont! Honestly!

The new moto levers looks nice, though.

 

[Sandwich]

Not light, as in machined, but rather as in finish. I thought the stock crowns were a darker annodized color.

 

[jezozwierz]

has anybody used a chubie shock with additional hi/low compression adjustment?And how does the woodie feel comparing it to the chubie as Im getting a woodie shock for my new zumbi f44 frame.How dos it feel and is it worth the upgrade?

 

[c.o.d51]

has anybody used a chubie shock with additional hi/low compression adjustment?And how does the woodie feel comparing it to the chubie as Im getting a woodie shock for my new zumbi f44 frame.How dos it feel and is it worth the upgrade?

If you read my post earlier in the thread, I spent seven months on one It was an awesome shock, I loved it. The Hi/low works really well, and the Chubie is an excellent shock. Only reason I don't still have it is that I sold the bike it was on. Killer shock.

 

[Anders]

ive been riding a dhs with the remote comp & ti spring for over a year now and love it. easily takes the high travel ratio of my banshee, my weight (220) and just feels great. turned the rebound up a bit and havent touched in since. the yearly maintanace fee is a bit high, but it sure beats blowing foxes and 5ths. that $995 fork is mighty tempting. riding a shiver now and love it except i bottom it too easily. how much more do they weigh?

 

[bullcrew]

Avys on the f1 and pics posted under this forum.
LOVE IT!

 

[Cave Dweller]

Thought i would add my bike

Turner 04 DHR
Avy with hi low adjuster, 5wt oil, modded to 2 3/4 inch stroke, giving approx 7.8inchs rear travel
Boxxer air WC's modded to approx 7.3inchs travel
Saint brakes / cranks
XTR drivetrain
Hadley on 721's with maxxis tubless rim strips, tubless minions

BB sitting at 13.6inchs.

 

[EVRAC]

that resi fits perfect in there, eh?
nice.

 

[bullcrew]

Yeha that thing is in there nicely.

 

[jezozwierz]

my zumbi f-44 Ti with avy woodie hi/low compression and titanium pivot axles

the new zumbi DhTeam Ti with chubie, new 2007 floating disc mount and titanium pivot axle

avalanche rules!

 

[bullcrew]

Ones is like a karpiel or pdc 825 and the others a cross between chumba and rmx.
Like the shocks!
Looks like those adjustments are going to be hard to get to, have you considered a dhs.

 

[Eurotrash]

nice frames!

 

[jezozwierz]

the DHS would fit better but I dont like fiddling with the compression adjusters so once Ive got it right Ill just ride it. The rebound is easily reachable.

Ones is like a karpiel or pdc 825 and the others a cross between chumba and rmx.

the zumbi has different suspension characteristics due to the different lenghts and angles of the pivots compared to the PDC but the idea is similar.
The front triangle of the dhteam is similar to the Disco. The owner of Zumbi used to race on a disco him self and is a big fan of that construction.

The cool thing is Pawel makes custom geometry and cooparates with Avalanche so the shocks are perfectly tuned for these frames

 

[DHJUNKIE]

hey avy guys... do you know how much a 9.5 x 3.0 remote res. avy dhs rear shock weighs? like exact real world numbers with a steel spring? just curious to what mine weighs in at. I did search too.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

hey avy guys... do you know how much a 9.5 x 3.0 remote res. avy dhs rear shock weighs? like exact real world numbers with a steel spring? just curious to what mine weighs in at. I did search too.

I'll be sending mine in within the next month for servicing. It's a 9x3 with a Ti spring, however I'll strip it down for shipping and weigh it with the 550 steel spring for yah.