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@labrinsky: You can certianly tune the fork to have a poppy feel if you want! Our onboard volume reduction system allows riders to add plenty of progression, and our rebound range is very wide. Between these two adjustments, you could set the fork up to both build a TON of rebound spring force and also come back very fast with minimal rebound damping. Though in theory the increase in weight could be 'offset' with tuning, the rider is and always will be the largest input to the way a bike responds. Every single one of our test riders has had no problem adjusting to the feel of the fork and getting airborne when they want. ;)

17-4PH is the technical term/name for the material. The 'PH' indeed stands for 'pre-hardened.' Heat treatment is part of the process used to get the steel to have this quality, so in a way you are correct. We're just using the most specific description here.

We'd love to do one once resources allow! Had to focus on getting the fork to market first before devoting resources to accompanying accessories. We know it will be important to a lot of riders.

@tcmtnbikr: Thanks for your interest! Right now we are just taking deposits - when it comes time to purchase the fork later this summer, you will be able to choose your travel before checking out.

Thanks for the question. Mick Ross over at FLOW Mountain Bike summed it up as we could: "Bigger tubes up top, bushings closer to the axle, less bind through the stroke, and more freedom for the front wheel to stay planted in rough terrain." Essentially, if you get the chassis tuned correctly, you have a fork that offers more traction and a smoother ride than a conventional fork. The difference is noticable and once you ride one, it's hard to go back! We think it's the best way to do a fork for long travel.

Yes. This is the WAY.

We consider the Kitsuma Coil a safe shock for use on Stumpjumper evo and other clevis mount frames. We've used them successfully for this application and are happy with the structural soundness of the 9.5mm solid steel shaft. That being said, the OP is still somewhat correct. Tigon is a better, EVEN more robust solution and we would recommend it especially to heavier riders wanting to run a coil shock on a clevis mount bike. Tigon's Ramp Tube also makes it a better pairing based on the leverage curve of the previous generation Stumpy Evo. So, is it compatible? Broadly speaking, yes. Is Tigon still our go-to recommendation for this specific model? Yes.

Good point. Have you seen Tigon? It's our air-charged coil shock that allows you to do just this but with air pressure!

@slackedmtb: All things do have their physical limits, yes. However Ti cranks outlast other premium cranks positioned in the lightweight, performance category. We would hope that each of these riders reached out to our support team to discuss coverage under warranty! All welded eeWings that have ever been sold are still covered under their 10 year warranty and Electric Wings have yet to produce any claims.

Several factors could go in to this decision. Kitsuma still has higher oil volume in the damper, made in full DH sizes, and includes the classic DB four way adjustment. It's a shock that we would say is still positioned for the rider that wants to get down the hill as fast as possible. A racer is likely to still choose Kitsuma - or someone who really enjoys being able to use the easy 4 way adjustment! Tigon on the other hand offers a different type of control over the spring rate and is really targeted to more mid-travel bikes that might need a little more grip & support (at the same time) for pushing the boundaries of your riding. Tigon is generally a better fit than Kitusma for clevis mount frames due to the additional bracing from RAMP Tube. If one has a mid travel bike that has plenty of progression and already runs standard coil shocks just fine (and doesn't involve clevis mount) then we would say Kitsuma or even IL are still awesome options - at a slightly lower pricepoint. We love all of our children! :)