5pc welded design
Most conventional mountain bike forks are "unicrown" - made with one piece legs that swoop around to form the crown, meeting the steerer tube at angles anywhere between 45 and 90degs. We think the less bending that goes into a tube the better, which is why we prefer to cut and weld the tubing rather than bend it. It also gives much better mud clearance.
470mm 29in V/Disc - special on-one 47mm rake, designed to enlighten the handling of your big wheeler.
Submitted by
Random Drivel
a Weekend Warrior
from Marin, CA
Date Reviewed: May 11, 2007
Strengths: Came with On-One Inbred frame. Stiff, supple, takes the edge off most bumps.
Weaknesses: Don't care for the dual brake option, would have been happy with a disc only fork (which they now offer)
Bottom Line:
A much more substantial fork than it has a right to be. Came with My Inbred 29er frame, though I would put it on for giggles. Was more than pleasantly surprised at how the fork took the edge off small bumps and tracked like a slotcar on rails. Originally planned on a suspension fork for this bike but as a result of the pure riding pleasure I have experienced from this fork I will be leaving it on the bike fo the time being. Coudn't be happier, overall.
...well, almost... it's a 29" Weyless SP. I believe we owe gratitude to Performance's foresight to disolve Supergo, kill off Weyless, and give Steve the nudge to found Niner Bikes? Read More »
