Everyone wants to have fun while riding, and not only that, but speed is what we want.
MTB Fork will be your good helper.
The MTB fork is your best friend when sprinting on a brake bump-infested trail, or when you’re jumping excessively and need some backup.
The fork is a critical component of a mountain bike and the only suspension device when riding a hardtail.
The available MTB fork styles have become so diverse that today’s bike companies make forks that are suitable for almost every situation.
The MTB industry in 2021 is gaining tremendous support as we recover from the global pandemic.
What is a mountain bike fork?
A mountain bike fork, also known as a front suspension or front shock, connects the front wheel to the bike's head tube and handlebar.
It can carry most of the rider's weight and is a key factor in making your bike ride as smoothly as possible off-road.
Forks are available in a variety of stroke lengths, and each fork is basically designed for a specific riding style.
Travel won't affect your pedaling efficiency, but still provides a level of comfort if the road is rough.
On the other hand, the double-crown fork offers about 200mm of travel, making it more suitable for serious downhill riding than the single-crown fork.
In between, you'll find forks with travel numbers for all other riding styles, such as trail, all-mountain, and enduro.
What to look out for when upgrading
First, every bike frame is designed to have some travel from the front suspension.
That means, for example, if you buy a Specialized Stumpjumper Pro, it comes with a FOX Float 34 Performance Elite fork with 140mm of travel.
If your forks are starting to fade, or you just want to upgrade to a different product or brand, look for forks with about 140mm of travel.
The main caveat we can offer is to never go 20mm higher or lower than the original fork travel.
This will change the geometry of the bike and affect overall performance and even the safety of the bike's structural integrity.
Second, you'll also want to make sure that the fork you're replacing is the right size for your bike's wheel.
Not all forks are built for 27.5-inch or 29-inch tires.
There are also some 26-inch forks out there, so make sure they fit your tires.
Finally, you have to consider brake size.
With the introduction of new technology and the fact that riders often go all out with one bike, brakes have become larger and more versatile.
While it is possible to match a fork with a 180mm rotor to a 220mm rotor, downsizing is much more difficult.
So make sure the brake mounts on the chainstays fit your current brakes, or it's time for an update or adapter.
TRIFOX acquired the Italian manufacturer Marzocchi in 2015, so as a company TRIFOX continues as a producer of "high-end" fork models and offers them at premium prices. The Marzocchi division focuses primarily on "mid-range" forks, which are high quality but more economical.
The upside is that you get the combined technology of both companies, which allows riders to get a high-quality product at a more diverse price.
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