The EXC 150 fork offers 20 mm more travel than the XMC 130 for extra travel reserves in rough terrain, while the thru-axle version increases the stiffness, allowing the rider greater control over the bike. Long climbs are easily conquered with the fork locked and lowered, while all the plush travel makes the descent a joyride.
Submitted by
Aitch
a Weekend Warrior
from staffs, uk Date Reviewed: July 17, 2009
Favorite Trail:
chase
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
stif.co.uk
Strengths:
Light & easy set up. Smooth plush feel that soaks up all bumps. look great.
Weaknesses:
non found yet.
Bike Setup:
RM Etsx70 custom by me
Bottom Line:
As already stated, no weaknesses found. Gives confidence to go anywhere as they as very forgiving. A great addition for a light weight setup.
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Submitted by
stu
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: June 7, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Incredibly light for a 150mm fork, Launch control is very usefull, very plush & very adjustable
Weaknesses:
Standard oil weight is too heavy, occassional click from the negative coil, rebound adjuster easily knocked.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou minute mrd
Bike Setup:
iron horse mkiii, xtr, race face, hope hoops & brakes
Bottom Line:
Really good forks, very plush & stiff, track the ground very well and soak everything up smoothly. I had to change the damping oil in mine to 5wt as the standard 7.5wt was too slow.
Look like a work of art!
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Submitted by
upupandaway
a Cross Country Rider
from Marburg, Germany Date Reviewed: December 3, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$820.00
Purchased At:
bikediscount.com
Strengths:
light, plush, easy to setup / use, works great
Weaknesses:
possibly that the launch control completely locks the fork when it´s lowered
Similar Products Used:
FOX Talas RLC / X
Bike Setup:
Mojo SL w XTR Shadow, Der. + Shifters, FOX RP23, Truvativ Noir, Syntace parts, Formula Puro
Bottom Line:
I´m a lightweight with 70kg of body weight so I´m having no issues with the stiffness. This may however vary with heavier riders, but I personally love how plush the fork is and how well it uses the entire travel without bottom outs. In it´s own way it´s just as good as the FOX Talas forks - both systems have their advantages and I like the DT Swiss a bit better, especially because of the lower weight.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: September 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Puslinch or Hydrocut
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light as stink!! Stiff, easily adjustable. Sexy as hell
Weaknesses:
The weird clunking sound during compression. I called DT about this and they gave me some set-up tips that worked to get rid of it. Oh yeah, it's damn expensive too!
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Mars C, Reba SL
Bike Setup:
Sweet ass ETS-X Team, custom built by me. :)
Bottom Line:
Fantastic fork! who knew a 6 inch travel fork could be so damn light and stiff at the same time. Plush, smooth, stiff, everything works beautifully. I bought this fork to add some travel (2" more) to the front end of my ride and it dropped the total weight by almost a pound!
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