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The State Bicycle Co. Carbon Monster Fork v2 ($299) is a carbon fiber adventure fork for bikes with ample tire clearance. The new V2 model now features a flip-chip for geometry adjustments and compatibility with up to 2.4″ tires with 650b wheels or up to a whopping 58 mm with a 700c wheel. This v2 upgrade allows riders to customize handling for any terrain by adjusting a flip chip for either 49 or 55.5 mm offset.
Check out more specs at State Bicycle Co.
In Sklar Bikes‘ latest video, Adam fabricates a custom segmented steel bicycle fork. He talks elements of fork design, machine and brazes the crown and then tig welds it all together.
The Columbus Trittico line includes handlebars, stems, seatposts, forks, and bottle cages. These components are designed blend seamlessly with a variety of frame materials. Let’s check them out.
For the past 50 years, Fox has been pushing suspension design and in 2024 FOX is launching three new dampers—each engineered from the ground up—that represent the pinnacle of suspension performance. Announced today, the GRIP X2 for ultimate descending performance, The GRIP X for uncompromised all-mountain traction, and the GRIP SL, the lightest XC damper with unparalleled ride feel…
Germany’s Cyber Cycles just announced its first batch of the Cross Blade forks with titanium legs (€599)…
Manitou was the original mountain bike suspension option for 90s hardtails and to commemorate its legacy, the brand brought back its OG logos and styling on one of the best looking forks we’ve seen: Mattoc Pro Limited Edition ($1,099.99). Let’s check it out.
When it comes to suspension components, Push Industries is truly pushing the envelope. The Colorado-based manufacturer just announced its Nine One fork with adjustability from 140 mm through 170 mm travel, features a coil with silent-surround noise cancelling technology, and a independent externally adjustable Pneumatic Bottom Out Piston. The Nine One looks trick but the price is sure to dampen your expectations of trying one: $2,600 at Push.
Wilde launches a new lightweight carbon gravel fork, the Waypoint. At 478g with an uncut steerer, it is among the lightest fully featured carbon forks on the market. Available to consumers, bike shops, and to other small framebuilders and bike companies…
There’s a new wave of gravel bikes that are designed around suspension forks. But what if you don’t always want the suspension fork on the bike? In the interest of weight savings, Whiskey Parts Co just announced its new No.9 MCX+ Fork ($550), designed for suspension fork gravel bikes.
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
Wren Sports just announced the pre-order for their new Beefcake carbon adventure fork, designed for gravel bikes. The Beefcake has a 425mm axle to crown, with ample clearance for either a 27.5 x 3″ or 29 x 2.6″ tire. Its retail is $499.99 for the base fork or $549.98 for a 12mm thru-axle conversion kit. The pre-order is open now with an end of October delivery date.
Specs:
Material: Fully hand laid, aircraft grade carbon monocoque
Fits Wheels: 27.5 x 3.0, 29 x 2.6
Axle: 15 mm thru-axle standard. Optional 12 mm thru-axle kit available
Axle Material: 7075-T6 premium alloy
Hub: 100 mm
AC: 425 mm, plenty of room to clear mud and snow
Offset: 42 mm
Steer Tube: Tapered, 266 mm long
Post Mount: 160 mm standard, can run up to 203 mm rotor with adapter
Finish: Matte black with full color Beefcake logo on crown and gloss black Wren logos on each leg.
Weight: 770 grams
See more at Wren!
Say you’ve got an older mountain bike frame or a newer adventure-style bike with a threadless carbon fork but you really want a steel fork on it. Well, look no further. Steve Potts has taken his tried and true Type II fork design and broken it into two categories, a Mountain fork, and a Mini Gravel fork. Both of which have cargo bosses on the fork legs, that iconic sleeved unicrown design and thru-axles. The retail for both forks is $500 a pop, which is not bad at all!
Mountain fork specs:
Chromoly construction:
Steer tube 1.125″ x 350 mm long, ( threadless)
IS disc mount
Everything pack mounts
Standard rack mount ( Pass and Stow, etc.)
12 mm x 100 mm thru – axle
Axle to crown: 419 mm
Rake: 47 mm
Stock color: Silver crown, black legs:
Will fit tires up to 75 mm x 736 mm tall, ( 27.5 ” x 3″ 0r 29 ” x 2.25″ )
Gravel fork specs:
Same chromoly specs as the Mountain Fork but with:
Axle to crown: 401 mm
Will fit tires up to 700c x 50 mm
See the full lineup at Steve Potts Cycles.
Our friends at Curve Cycling are excited to announce the GMX carbon fork is now available as a standalone product giving frame builders and those with suitable bikes a new bikepacking fork alternative. There are very few non-suspension corrected fat tire bikepacking forks on the market. The GMX could be the ultimate bikepacking fork in this space.
With clearance for a 29×3″ tire, the GMX+ fork packs a punch!
Specs:
-12 x M5 mounts (6 per side)
-430 mm axle to crown
-15x110mm axles pacing
-Carbon construction
-Stainless steel hardware
-55mm fork offset
-1.5″ inch tapered steerer
-180mm post mount brake
-Sold with carbon expander axle and external cable guide
See more at Curve Cycling!
With either 40 or 60mm travel, a new silhouette with tapered legs, and minimal branding, you could say MRP is “going for it” with their new Baxter gravel fork. Weighing in at 1,420g, the new Baxter clears a 45mm tire in the 40mm travel model or a 50mm tire in the 60mm travel option.
SPECS:
Stanchion Size: 32mm
Travel: 40mm or 60mm
Weight: 1,420 g
Spring: FulFill™ Air
External Adjustments: 3-position compression damping, 20-position rebound damping
Axle-to-crown Length: 430mm* (*40mm model with 45c clearance, +5mm for 50c clearance), 456mm (60mm model)
Steerer Options: Tapered (1.125 – 1.5″)
Offset: 40mm version: 40.5, 44, or 47.5mm, 60mm version: 41.4, 45, or 48.4mm.
Brake Mount: Flat-mount 160 or 180mm
Bottle/Accessory Mounts: 2 (one per leg, 3 lb. [1.36 kg] max load per side)
Tire Clearance: 40mm version 700x45c default (50c optional), 60mm version 700x50c (29×2.00”)
Axle: 12×100 or 12x110mm (Boost)
MSRP: $989.95 USD
Availability: July 2021
For pre-ordering, contact MRP directly.
Want to win a special edition HELM MKII Air 29 fork from Cane Creek and help out International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) in one fell swoop? Check out all the details below, straight from Cane Creek…
