Other Fork Brands (less known, higher performing)

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Other Fork Brands (less known, higher performing)
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flag erik74
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:08 Quote
igz- wrote:
It's shitty, heavy, feels like shit, boat anchor, sticky shitty feeling, tank.
the heavy one is the only descriptive enough one there...
flag n3lson666x
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:09 Quote
igz- wrote:
Obviously the dropouts aren't going to be carbon.. Probably aluminum or magnesium.

if they were fully magnesium they would just catch fire Confused lol
flag iggz
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:09 Quote
Read it again.
flag vortexian
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:10 Quote
ctd07 wrote:
what about these (I don't know if anyone's already posted them)?

the Brunn 027
Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.brunn-fahrzeugtechnik.de/bikeparts_website.data/Komponenten/teile_speziell/gabeln/groeser/027_gross.jpg
see Brunn's website for their other forks

these Brunn's look super trick. love the heavy duty DH range.Salute
flag ctd07
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:13 Quote
^^^ yeh, they use bearings instead of bushings too, their forks are also pretty light for as standards go and they come custom set/tuned/made to each buyers preferencetup
flag roger-dodger
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:14 Quote
erik74 wrote:
it really depends on who u are, just list what you think is wrong with the 08 line of dj's (mention which fork it applies to, 1, 2, or 3) you mst have ridden it though...im just curious, not saying your wrong
igz- wrote:
It's shitty, heavy, feels like shit, boat anchor, sticky shitty feeling, tank.
That basically sums it up.
It just didnt ride like a 500 dollar fork should.It felt slow sticky and just cheap.
flag erik74
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:16 Quote
roger-dodger wrote:
erik74 wrote:
it really depends on who u are, just list what you think is wrong with the 08 line of dj's (mention which fork it applies to, 1, 2, or 3) you mst have ridden it though...im just curious, not saying your wrong
igz- wrote:
It's shitty, heavy, feels like shit, boat anchor, sticky shitty feeling, tank.
That basically sums it up.
It just didnt ride like a 500 dollar fork should.It felt slow sticky and just cheap.
could rider weight have a factor? cuz mine doesnt feel slow/sticky, im only ~135lbs
flag iggz
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:16 Quote
No, they're just bad get over it.
flag huckoveraduck
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:17 Quote
RST make good suspension forks.

It stands for 'recoilless suspension tuning', and they outperform most known brands
flag erik74
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:17 Quote
igz- wrote:
No, they're just bad get over it.
personal preference...
flag windowlicker
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:17 Quote
huckoveraduck wrote:
RST make good suspension forks.

It stands for 'recoilless suspension tuning', and they outperform most known brands
Oh yeah, duh
flag n3lson666x
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:18 Quote
roger-dodger wrote:
erik74 wrote:
it really depends on who u are, just list what you think is wrong with the 08 line of dj's (mention which fork it applies to, 1, 2, or 3) you mst have ridden it though...im just curious, not saying your wrong
igz- wrote:
It's shitty, heavy, feels like shit, boat anchor, sticky shitty feeling, tank.
That basically sums it up.
It just didnt ride like a 500 dollar fork should.It felt slow sticky and just cheap.

compare them to the 05 dj series and then u will see evrything thats wrong with them the 05/06 dj forks owned not many dj forks will ever be that good again!
flag iggz
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:19 Quote
erik74 wrote:
igz- wrote:
No, they're just bad get over it.
personal preference...
Maybe if you prefer shitty forks...
flag erik74
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:21 Quote
igz- wrote:
erik74 wrote:
igz- wrote:
No, they're just bad get over it.
personal preference...
Maybe if you prefer shitty forks...
then again, its the only real fork ive ever had. dont worry, when i get a new fork, im most likely getting an argyle
flag windowlicker
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 at 12:22 Quote
erik74 wrote:
then again, its the only real fork ive ever had. dont worry, when i get a new fork, im most likely getting an argyle
I am still worrying. Argyles do not suffice as good forks in my book.

 


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