Video: How to set mountain bike suspension sag
For mountain bike suspension to work best, it needs to be correctly calibrated for the rider’s weight and their intended riding style. In this video, Steve Bowman goes through the process of setting sag on the fork and shock for cross-country and marathon bikes. The only tool you will need to set the sag on […]
Video: Basic fork servicing
Steve Bowman, Fox South Africa brand manager, takes us through a basic fork service. In this video, Steve shows us the process of removing the lower legs, cleaning and checking the fork, and how to reassemble the fork. Please note that if your fork is still under warranty, all servicing should be done by Fox […]
Video: Tips to keep your suspension fork running smoothly
A mountain bike suspension fork requires regular care. Steve Bowman has two simple tips to keep your fork sliding smoothly. Two tips to keep your suspension fork running smoothly: It’s recommended to turn your fork upside down for 10 minutes once a week. This will help keep your wiper seals and sponge ring lubricated and […]
Video: When to service your suspension fork
A mountain bike suspension fork needs regular cleaning and servicing to continue operating optimally without causing damage. If done correctly, your fork should last the life time of the bike. Here’s a guide on when you should be servicing your fork and what signs of wear to look out for. In South Africa, we ride […]
Review: DVO Diamond fork
Aimed directly at All Mountain and Enduro riding, the DVO Diamond is an air sprung fork with 130-160mm of travel. The Diamond is available in 27.5″ and 29″ options. It features a plethora of external adjustments that includes DVO’s OTT (Off The Top) negative spring adjust borrowed from its bigger brother the inverted Emerald downhill […]
First Ride: Fox 32 Step-Cast fork
Announced in April this year, the 32 Step-Cast (SC) fork is the lightest cross-country fork Fox has produced starting at around 1,355 grams. Designed and optimized for 100 mm travel from the outset, the 32 SC has some unique features. 32 SC Chassis & Damper Design The chasis of the Step-Cast (SC) is noticeably different […]
Review: RockShox Pike
Calling something a game-changer is most often just marketing talk, but when RockShox released the new Pike in 2013 it did just that – it changed the game. Along came a fork that seemingly offered it all at a time when Enduro racing was booming. A tapered (1.125″ to 1.5″) head tube and 15 mm […]
Review: 2016 Fox 34 Float
The Fox 34 received a complete redesign from the inside out for 2016. The result: a fairly drastic reduction in weight and a much-needed performance boost. The improved ability of the Fox 34 was long overdue as Fox’s main competitors have had the edge in performance for a few years now. Features New self-equalizing positive/negative […]
Review: RockShox Revelation RCT3
Updated for 2014 with a Solo Air air spring (only one adjustable air chamber), the 2015 is unchanged and is available in every wheel size and travel options to please most trail riders. The addition of a Solo Air spring saves a few grams over the previous dual air spring and does away with the […]
On Test: Lauf TR29 fork
The Lauf fork has generated a fair bit of chatter on The Hub. We thought we’d throw ourselves into the conversation and give the Lauf TR29 a ride. The Lauf fork looks strange but that’s because it is strange. It boasts 60mm of travel by using the flex of glassfibre springs. Essentially a modern twist […]