Atomlab's new GI - 60 fork!

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Atomlab's new GI - 60 fork!
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flag brettyg
Posted: Oct 30, 2007 at 22:32 Quote
i saw this when i was browsing http://www.atomlab.com and thought it was about time something like this was brought out. It's rigid upper, but with 60mm of stiff travel that works like a upside-down fork. Basically, the only fork that a street/park/dirt rider will ever need. I reckon it's damn cool, light at 5lbs, and i want one! It'll be out around mid November and will be cheaper than the current DJ forks on the market. What do you think? Good or Bad? Revolutionary or just plain crap? It may not be everybody's cup of tea, but for alot of riders out there that reduce the travel on their argyles, gold label's and zocchi's, this could be a cheaper, lighter, better alternative.

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I'm in love, and if i build up a dirt/street/park bike anytime soon, it'll be a Atomlab trailking with the GI 60 fork up front.
flag pimpedmanik
Posted: Oct 30, 2007 at 22:49 Quote
it looks fine but i might have to buy one for my own need
flag kicksnlicks
Posted: Oct 30, 2007 at 22:51 Quote
I'm curious, if nothing else.
flag brettyg
Posted: Oct 30, 2007 at 23:15 Quote
it's going to retail for about $225 US, which is damn cheap for both a rigid and suspension fork. The only problem i see with it is that some may want a bit more than 60mm for their bike, and whether or not it'll differ the geo on your bike. Any other thoughts?
flag mackster23
O+ FL
Posted: Oct 30, 2007 at 23:22 Quote
I rode Hacksaws bike, which had one on it. Felt good. Would take some getting use to, but a good choice for any street/park or DJ bike.
flag brettyg
Posted: Oct 30, 2007 at 23:37 Quote
Would you ride one over a normal dj fork? Considering the price, weight and etc? I'm considering ditching getting a YZO ltd and building up a trailking frame with a whole bunch of atomlab components.

* In no way is this a "what should i get thread", fits comfortably into the "discuss new product" catergory. Big Grin
flag sepii
Posted: Oct 31, 2007 at 0:22 Quote
Its whats inside that counts!

It uses basic elastomaster techonolgy so for those who look for a tuneable fork, thats out.

It doesnt look to bad, heavy duty, but only time and test rides will tell Smile
flag S1L3NTR4GE
Posted: Feb 11, 2008 at 9:50 Quote
one thing that you need to look at is if the axle to crown hight is the same as a dj or whatever your current fork if it is different it will change the head angle of your bike and will cause it to steer faster aka more responsive if not tho your geometry would be the same just with a much stiffer, short travel fork
flag S1L3NTR4GE
Posted: Feb 11, 2008 at 16:01 Quote
ok so i just looked it up and the axle to crown height i 463mm where as a marzocchi dj is about 490ish depending on the year and model 30mm is about an 1.25 inches so it will change your head angle by about 1 degree making it more agile and shorten your wheelbase by just a little bit something most people wont notice but it still has an effect on the over all ride....
flag connie
Posted: Feb 11, 2008 at 16:04 Quote
i enjoy the concept of the fork but really i think those stancions are just to exposed and easy to hit on coping if your peddle stalling it and learning or your bike bounces weird and hits a curb it looks much easier to be dented i unno kool idea though but a doberman rigid or manitou is nice imo
flag S1L3NTR4GE
Posted: Feb 11, 2008 at 16:50 Quote
with elastomers that dont matter really no seals to ruin same concept as a moto cross for or a mavic fork,
flag t-j-b
Posted: Feb 11, 2008 at 17:01 Quote
MMmmmmmmmmmmmm, some badly welded steel uppers with chromed lowers and cheap nasty seals... Theres gonna be some nice muddy water settling in those forks, bushing play too, its on the cards for sure. I will reserve final judgement until i ride some but they just look like a 'bad-idea fork' from the 90's.
flag mackster23
O+ FL
Posted: May 12, 2008 at 14:54 Quote
The whole point is that it doesn't matter whether you get shit in it. Its so simple that you wouldn't damage it if you do like to grind. I just ordered one after breaking my DJ, we'll see how it is.
flag crigg
Posted: Apr 12, 2009 at 7:51 Quote
does anyone know were i could buy one the the new new General issues?
flag willy94
Posted: Apr 12, 2009 at 8:23 Quote
its a sweet fork im planning on getting one soon. is only 5 lb. and has the characteristics of a rigid but the smoothness of a susp. fork tup tup
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