Leaf Spring Forks

[gaz]

http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/07/11...m-trail-racer-29-leaf-spring-suspension-fork/

 

[lukesdad]

cobalt wheelset just like mine..... oh no mine are the champagne version

 

[lukesdad]

Not really going to appeal to the wider mtb community are they? Its an interesting concept for XC.

 

[Gage]

I cant see too many advantages to this. Could be a decent weight advantage if it is all carbon but it seems like it would be hard to fine-tune to the rider and there is much more that can go wrong riding rough terrain. I couldn't see this working for most mountain bikers other then cyclocross type trails.

 

[02GF74]

no mention of damping? and how will it perform when subjected to UK mud?

 

[gaz]

no mention of damping? and how will it perform when subjected to UK mud?

There is no damping.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

Model T Ford suspension on a bike is a backward step. The only advantage I can see is the weight saving, which may find it a place it on the hybrid/tourer market.
But I think they need to work on the crap looks before it'll sell