So the proflex/girvin/noleen/K2 fork was the most well-known example, and it basically sucked. The j-shaped axle path tucked under and shortened the wheelbase, they had a tonne of flex, had bearing issues, and had terrible shocks.
But why not design a proper DH fork?
With only a few fork options on the market, there must be room for some competition.
The advantages could include stiffness, sensitivity, reliability, ability to use standard rear shocks, plus it allows some customization of the axle path, trail, and anti-squat characteristics.
Here's some historical and modern linkage forks for mtb and moto.
But why not design a proper DH fork?
With only a few fork options on the market, there must be room for some competition.
The advantages could include stiffness, sensitivity, reliability, ability to use standard rear shocks, plus it allows some customization of the axle path, trail, and anti-squat characteristics.
Here's some historical and modern linkage forks for mtb and moto.
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