Features like nine inches of bushing overlap, external leg knurling and nitrogen charged oil separator dampers set the Groove 180 and Groove 200 apart from all others. Finely tuned, hand-crafted, fully adjustable proprietary damping and spring systems enclosed in the highest quality legs money can buy-this sums up the White Brothers Groove line.
Submitted by
skullybones
a Downhiller
from Colorado Date Reviewed: August 17, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
R&M Cyclery
Strengths:
This fork is very supple over the small bumps, while still absorbing the big hits very well. Incredible for and aft, and side to side stiffness. Very easy to set up, and once dialed I just left the settings alone.
Weaknesses:
Took a few tries to set the bottom-out air pressure correctly, but this is definately not a weakness.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou travis, Boxxer, and various other failed forks.
Bike Setup:
Trek Session 10 with Hadley's and a Killer White Brothers Groove 180
Bottom Line:
This is by far one of the most underrated forks on the market. I can not speak for long term durability yet, but even if an issue arises I can just drive to Grand Junction and deal with the problem. So far I have had no spiking or oil leaks. The fork did take a while to break in (10 hours), but this just goes to show its tight build tolerances. The Fork is incredibly stiff, and can handle 10+ foot drops with ease. With 254mm of rear travel, I would probably go with the groove 200 if I had to do over again. Even with this concession I love how the fork rides, and I would not trade it for anything else. (except an Avalanche). Give this fork a try and you will have no regrets. If any issues arise I will repost to notify potential users.
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Submitted by
DRAGOS DINCA
a Downhiller
from MADISON WI USA DANE Date Reviewed: May 14, 2007
Favorite Trail:
ANYWEARE I CAN WRIDE
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1075.00
Purchased At:
UNIVERSAL CYCLES
Strengths:
PERFECT GREAT DISTRIBUTION OF FORK WEIGHT FOR LONG TRAVEL BETTER THAN ANY SINGLE CROWN LONG TRAVEL FORK
Weaknesses:
DIDN'T FIND
Similar Products Used:
MARZOCCHI 66 RC BUT SECOND SATISFACTION AFTER THIS WHITE BROTHERS DH FR 180MM
Bike Setup:
WITH A WHITE FOES RACING INFERNO
Bottom Line:
THE BEST FORK I EVER HAD
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