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nikoniko
May 5, 2011 at 22:01
2011-05-05

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The Durolux

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The Suntour Durolux. A new fork for my TBC Double. The air spring is very smooth and rides great! RidEOn!
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flag WAKIdesigns (May 6, 2011 at 4:00)
 Woohooo! As for an air fork that thing seems to sit in the travel quite well! Would be great if BOS sent you their DeVille fork which is said to be the most stable yet plush air fork on the planet.

Apart from that, great vid as usual! good riding as well. Thanks for taking the time to do that vis and for sharing. You're awesome mate!
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 5:46)
 Thank you mate!
Im stoked to hear your pleasant remarks.
The fork sits very well and absorbs impacts with diligent care.
I raised the oil levels in the damper and the air chamber which give a better progressive rate while preventing a harsh bottom out.
The fork is very stable and in my book a winner!
Now, the long term test of the forks abilities is where it will shine or bite the dust!

Please tell BOS to send me a fork, ahhahahhahah
RideOn mate!
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flag WAKIdesigns (May 6, 2011 at 5:56)
 If I ever get to know them, I'll get you one Big Grin I just got a promotion at work, RS Reverb it shall be!
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 5:59)
 Awesome!
The Reverb is surprisingly light and very popular here in Japan!
Please enjoy!
RidEOn!
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flag WAKIdesigns (May 6, 2011 at 6:06)
 I just hope there are no "issooS" with it as I just ordered it from US. There aren't any in Europe available yet as far as I know. But my friend saw it's bullocks inside on some RS press camp and said, unlike CBros, it's as simple inside as an airshock.
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 6:29)
 should be great!
Simplicity is key for anything, like you always state in your comments.
Too much unnecessary technology and materials used to detour us from what is real.
The reverb here in Japan is not yet come around and I meant to say should be popular here in Japan.
Im also liking the look the x-fusion's seat post as well!

Reverb your rear! hahhahahahha
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flag karmaisafunnything (May 6, 2011 at 4:23)
 Interesting. Have you ever though of doing video reviews of some of your fave components? I think people respect you as a great rider, and would value a non-sponsored opinion. Just a thought...

BTW, how much do these forks go for?
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 5:42)
 Thank you mate!
That would be a very great idea!
I would not mind reviewing any one of my products I use in the same respect as I did in this video
because I believe in all the parts I select for my ride!
I would be stoked if this videos depicts the fork as a purchasable item rather than the image people have of suntour!
Thank you very much!

as for the price it was 40000¥ 1/3 the price of my 36 180mm.
The fox is an awesome fork but this fork seems to ride identically.
But, long term testing is in need!
RideOn mate!
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flag Noriaki (Sep 6, 2011 at 7:02)
 Today,Thank you very much Nikosan!^^
I'm sorry to put you to so much trouble.
I am interested in this suspension very much!Cost performance!
Is it strong?Big drop OK?Excuse me!
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flag nikoniko (Sep 6, 2011 at 7:15)
 Yes the Durolux is great dude!
its very strong and stable please ride my bike next time and put your thoughts in it!
RidEOn!
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flag Noriaki (Sep 6, 2011 at 7:34)
 Oh!Wow!^^
I want to tasting!I want to ride!
Jump&Drop in!
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flag ryderup (May 6, 2011 at 8:31)
 if it rides unbelievably then I don't believe it man.
VOD for me!!. one of your best work in my eyes, music, content, sarcasm i think there was a little, seens and tricks, it was all there.Into my faves for sure.
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 8:51)
 Thank you bro!
Im stoked on this forks and it ride great on my Double!
Super smooth and fun!
RidEOn bro!

oh and whats up with Greg, has he gone crazy?
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flag yshinots (May 6, 2011 at 16:02)
 Great video and I can see what SR fork good is !!!! and your riding on the rail(tight and steep lane beside stairs) awesome !!!!
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 18:09)
 Thank you man!
The suntour fork is very nice!
smooth and strong!
Im stoked!
Along the stairs was a super long skinny, I was happy to make it!
RidEOn!
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flag DirtJumpaXmatt (May 7, 2011 at 15:45)
 dude i love ur vids.....but ur too bad ass. Post some stuff of u falling :p
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flag nikoniko (May 8, 2011 at 4:34)
 hahahahahahahaaha
Ok my next video is all of fails!
hahahahah
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flag mountguitars (Aug 28, 2011 at 1:58)
 nice video man! you work for suntour or what? great product nonetheless. rock on!
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flag nikoniko (Aug 28, 2011 at 21:17)
 Thank you man!
I dont work for suntour Im just an English teacher here in Japan.
I run my own English school and love to ride as a sport.

The Durolux is cool fork.
If Suntour gives me money I would be happy, hahahhahahahahah
But no Im just a bike geek!

RidEOn!
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flag rmarques79 (May 6, 2011 at 10:02)
 That fork works soooooo well man! I loved that video and the shoots you made!

Rideon!
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 15:02)
 Thank you Ricardo!
Im glad its well received!
RidEOn man!
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flag slackliner (May 6, 2011 at 3:06)
 Actions speak louder than words and this video is action-packed and has got rad angles. I believe it's a great fork! RideOn!
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 5:47)
 I tried to capture the forks actions and am glad it shines through!
Simply put this is a top notch quality built and design fork at a price that is very pleasurable!
RidEOn brother!
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flag slackliner (May 6, 2011 at 6:34)
 If you scroll down on this page http://www.reuberbike.de/ you will find the words SR Suntour Tuning Base, they've been optimizing Suntour forks for years.
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 6:46)
 Look great!
is this a shop you often deal with?
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flag slackliner (May 6, 2011 at 8:40)
 It's the shop where Gino once worked and where Birgit bought her Black Market and her Rotwild. I bought my Alutech and my Stevens there. We found the shop when we were looking for someone to repair Birgit's cheap Suntour fork, which she had ruined at the Winterberg bike park.
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 8:54)
 Great, now Gino is on his own, very cool!
One thing bad about suntour is they makes lots of products that no would consider buying but are great for complete bikes!
RidEOn!
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flag slackliner (May 6, 2011 at 8:59)
 Well, Birgit's fork was really bad and it could not be repaired. Suntour made a lot of mistakes in the past and now they have to struggle to get the reputation they deserve!
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 14:52)
 Yes, I agree!
This fork really does make it up in my book!
Its a shame they have let their reputation become that of cheep products.
Well, I bought this as a test and am throughly pleased at the moment!
ridEOn!
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flag downhillpayne (May 6, 2011 at 2:43)
 great video i like the new fork they look like they run just as good as they look
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 2:55)
 Great fork!
its an awesome air spring and feels just as smooth as my 36!
RideOn!
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flag downhillpayne (May 6, 2011 at 4:21)
 thats good to her i want some fox 40
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 5:48)
 ahahhahahahhaah
I want a 40oz after my hard work of riding and editing, ahhahahhahaha
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flag orcello Plus (May 7, 2011 at 14:31)
 Ryan Leech on Nico's bike. Very sweet moves!
That was like Bike Porn
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flag nikoniko (May 7, 2011 at 14:41)
 I love porn too bro!
Wait? What are we talking about?
ahahahahahhahha
Thank you man!
It took Ryan a while to get here but he came through!
RidEOn!
Niko!
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flag hypo8521 (May 6, 2011 at 2:57)
 awesome nikosan you are bike king in fukuoka!!
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 3:00)
 hahahahha
Thank you dude!
Im just a English Teacher with a gopro and a new fork, ahhahahhaha
rideOn!
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flag bnegative (May 10, 2011 at 9:19)
 Not mainstream, that's what I like. Durolux is my next forkBig Grin
Peace
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flag nikoniko (May 10, 2011 at 15:03)
 Dude its awesome!
With 180mm that can be adjusted its great.
The fork is really smooth and Im happy to be riding it!
RideOn dude!
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flag kovaldesign (May 6, 2011 at 2:46)
 great Suntour ad! and good vid as usual
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 2:55)
 hahahahahhaha
someone has to give them love!
RidEOn!
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flag rkuhn Plus (May 10, 2011 at 9:01)
 Nice work and riding! I think the problem with the Suntour's (at least out here in the US) is that they get paired up with the very lowend bikes and they use the lowest (cheapest) Suntour model and so people just assume that the Suntour name is just a cheap brand when in fact they've been around for many years.

When I rode a lot of XC many (many many) years ago, Suntour's were on many of the elite/race XC bikes. The problem was not many LBS stocked them because the RockShox Judy's and Manitou Vert/Vert-R were the forks to have.

I have to admit that I've never really kept up with Suntour and so this is the first time I've seen or even heard of this model in their lineup. I'm planning to build up a true trail/AM bike soon (something I can Super-D also) and will keep an eye on this fork.

Some questions: any idea on the weight? How hard was it to lower? How does it climb?
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flag ziggyzuggy (May 6, 2011 at 5:29)
 nothing cant beat the price of this fork..... the looks is killer
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 5:48)
 your right dude!
a quality item at a killer price!
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flag cikudh (May 8, 2011 at 20:29)
 hahahaha super skill! cool video! best!
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flag nikoniko (May 9, 2011 at 7:02)
 RideOn dude!
I had a cool day out!
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flag doudelidoulebikerfou Plus (May 6, 2011 at 14:33)
 how much are you receive from th sr suntor comapany to make this video lol ?
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 15:42)
 hahahahahahh
Nothing man!
RideOn!
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flag c2arfreeriders (May 6, 2011 at 6:21)
 great video bro. I love the angle mounted on the bottom of the downtube.
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 6:30)
 Thank you man!
that was the best way to get some penetration action!
I will have to incorporate some more interesting angles as well!
RidEOn man!
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flag stillmrg (May 6, 2011 at 7:57)
 nice video,bike,great style.
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 9:03)
 Thank you Amigo!
Im just having fun and riding like a weirdo!
Rideon!
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flag hair164 (May 6, 2011 at 2:26)
 good !smooth!feel so nice!
great suntour!my fork raintour!
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 2:56)
 Raintour is an awesome fork, ahahhahahah
it is very smooth!
almost too smooth!
RideOn buddy man!
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flag samjam (May 6, 2011 at 12:10)
 You have all the skills mate.New fork is lovely too.
Ride On
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 15:05)
 RideOn mate!
its starts at 180mm of pure lush travel!
You would love it!
The air spring is easy to adjust and rides like a coil!
honestly!
RideOn!
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flag danyul (May 6, 2011 at 10:14)
 That was a good mix ! 5 thumbs up
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 15:03)
 WOW!
Thank you dude!
If I had 5 thumbs I could accomplish anything!
RideOn man!
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flag danyul (May 6, 2011 at 15:39)
 dare to dream! haha
Its Friday here - time to ride...

WeekEnd On !
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 15:42)
 yaaaaaaa
RideOn!
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flag muchentuchen (Jul 4, 2011 at 2:03)
 At the end: ZA WARUDO!
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flag Banan725135650 (May 6, 2011 at 5:18)
 Good vid Wink
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 5:49)
 Thank you dude!
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flag rb246 (May 6, 2011 at 14:11)
 great camera angles
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flag nikoniko (May 6, 2011 at 15:05)
 Thank you mate!
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