Rocksled
- Member since Nov 22, 2019
- Male
-
Shropshire , United Kingdom - 16 Followers
- 0 Trailforks Points
Recent
Rocksled mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2020 at 5:18
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Your Single-Sided, Carbon Fiber DIY Linkage Fork
@FR33DOMdotCOM: I never even thought of it to be honest; I just assumed they were unique to Lefty forks. I'm certain it would be better but I've got this wheel built up now so will use this for now! I'm experimenting with a two sided version which will be able too it larger body shocks and also have the adjustable anti dive, so for that I could use normal hubs.
Rocksled mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2020 at 5:03
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Your Single-Sided, Carbon Fiber DIY Linkage Fork
@LaurensVR: Yeah I think so, you may have to turn the bike upside down on this prototype.
Rocksled mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2020 at 5:03
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Your Single-Sided, Carbon Fiber DIY Linkage Fork
@look-out: Cheers! Yes I'll see how things develop and if it goes well then I'd love to get it into production.
Rocksled mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2020 at 5:01
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Your Single-Sided, Carbon Fiber DIY Linkage Fork
@Caiokv: No idea of the weight, but it's not noticeable when riding. I'm certain it weighs more than a regular fork, even with the carbon fibre, but there is lots of material to be taken off of the link, and using an air shock would make it lighter.
Rocksled mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2020 at 5:00
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Your Single-Sided, Carbon Fiber DIY Linkage Fork
@aljoburr: Cheers! I have never ridden the Trust fork but I hear lots of good things about it. If I get into production I'll try and keep it as reasonable as possible, but I think adding a shock in there will always make it a little more expensive.
Rocksled mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2020 at 4:59
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Your Single-Sided, Carbon Fiber DIY Linkage Fork
@graeme187: Yeah that is a consequence of the design and the layout of the pivots. I went with leading so that there would be natural anti dive. I believe trust's has some anti dive, but it is actually the result of the brake calliper rotating a little around the disc. I also think that heavy landings lead to less fore/aft flex with my layout, as the rider's weight is directed down through the leg.
Rocksled mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2020 at 4:56
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Your Single-Sided, Carbon Fiber DIY Linkage Fork
@emptybox: Cheers bud! I'm using a standard Marzocchi Bomber CR shock, 200lb spring, normal tune. I think there's lots of scope to do a custom tune, especially as there is a lighter spring, and there are no pedalling forces to counteract. I'll have a look at yours!
Rocksled mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2020 at 4:55
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Your Single-Sided, Carbon Fiber DIY Linkage Fork
@bobthestapler: No nothing like that yet. Would be great to use one, but I know what the leverage curve is doing, and in real life it feels like it replicates what I see on paper. But, would be great to know for certain!
Rocksled mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2020 at 4:55
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Your Single-Sided, Carbon Fiber DIY Linkage Fork
@bigburd: Not yet, although it's something I've got my eye on.
Rocksled mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2020 at 4:54
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Your Single-Sided, Carbon Fiber DIY Linkage Fork
@fluider: Yes I have heard fo Josh's project, and actually read all of his blog posts etc., on the development of hi fork.
Yes it is a single monocoque. Yes I have calculated the change. For a 63 degree head angle bike it goes from 45mm to 17mm, but for different head angled bikes it will be different.
Keep going with yours, looking forward to seeing it mate.
