MRP Noken - thoughts?
- Thread starter Andeh
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I removed the divider between the 2 positive chambers on both Marzocchi forks I had with this system. I like one big positive chamber. Then if I need to add progression it's easy to take up volume in it.
That's why you put a 3rd chamber like a RUNT in there; more mid support due to the decrease in volume similar to packing it full of spacers. But then reduced progression as the volume then increases once the main chamber reaches the same pressure as the RUNT and the RUNT piston starts moving.
And drag
The Noken thing is interesting, but I agree with everyone that say "what's the point of buying an expensive fork when you have to buy upgrades right away?"
- I've tried the RUNT on a 38. It's pretty neat. It makes you feel like you have a flat tire that's how sensitive it makes it. But there's a lot of ramp up to the point where you have to deviate from the 2 to 1 psi ratio.
- I've tried the SECUS on a 40. Not bad. Didn't make a huge difference but I was warned it wouldn't do much. Overall the 40 with a SECUS and Fluid Focus valving was good.
The Ohlins forks are tricky to fine tune but once you find where you want to be, they're great. Write your settings down!
- I've tried the RUNT on a 38. It's pretty neat. It makes you feel like you have a flat tire that's how sensitive it makes it. But there's a lot of ramp up to the point where you have to deviate from the 2 to 1 psi ratio.
- I've tried the SECUS on a 40. Not bad. Didn't make a huge difference but I was warned it wouldn't do much. Overall the 40 with a SECUS and Fluid Focus valving was good.
The Ohlins forks are tricky to fine tune but once you find where you want to be, they're great. Write your settings down!
I've got one of these for sale. I used MRP's clearance test prior to buying and it looked like it was going to fit, but reality is a cruel mistress.
$50 and it's yours. It's the version for the Zeb.
FWIW I was installing it on a 2020 Specialized Enduro. Chris King DropSet 3 headset means I can't use the MRP riser crown race.
$50 and it's yours. It's the version for the Zeb.
FWIW I was installing it on a 2020 Specialized Enduro. Chris King DropSet 3 headset means I can't use the MRP riser crown race.
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Would you ship to Canaderp?
I've got a couple rides on mine, and it does what it says on the tin. No clearance issues on a size M Nomad 6 with a Zeb. I'm still not riding full intensity but it felt really good to me - using more travel, less ramp at the end. I am running my bike with a bit less sag currently (~15% front, 25% rear), so extrapolating if I was running a normal amount (18F/30R), I'd probably try adding 2-3 psi or more damping from a zero token setup for mid support. Still, this feels more tuneable, as even at those higher pressures, I had excellent grip over wet rocks.