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flatpedaler pinkbikeaudience's article
Apr 6, 2016 at 12:04
Apr 6, 2016
Ask Pinkbike: Lefty or RockShox, Clips For Park Riding, and Finding Fork Offset
Raven sold in 1 day. Guess some people still like the Lefty.
flatpedaler pinkbikeaudience's article
Apr 6, 2016 at 1:45
Apr 6, 2016
Ask Pinkbike: Lefty or RockShox, Clips For Park Riding, and Finding Fork Offset
As for the "proprietary" design of the Lefty, some of C'dale's older patents have expired, such as the original needle bearing idea:
https://patents.google.com/patent/US5320374A/en
A "U-fork" variation of the Lefty also appears to be expired:
https://patents.google.com/patent/US5924714A/en
So why aren't Lefty knock-offs being made? Cost? Groupthink?
I'm a fan of both the Lefty (10+ years on Raven 900SX), and Pike (1 year on Specialized Enduro).
Also, shameless plug, today that Raven Y-frame went on sale here @ PinkBike.