[Wally West]

Here is the assembled build of the fork I ordered from Eternity Titanium that I should be receiving in the next couple of weeks. It doesnt come with the shock, and I will be putting on a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate with a MegNeg kit. Except for two bearings for the swingarm and the heim joints in the brake rod, it is entirely aluminum and titanium. According to the builder/owner of Eternity Titanium it should be about 7 lbs with the Rock Shox which isnt super light but in the dual crown DH MTB fork range(which I was considering getting, and reducing travel). This has a floating brake system, and it is for a 29'er. The fork allows replacing the shock and obtaining up to 215mm of travel(I am doing 160mm). Currently will be mounting this on my Nukeproof hardtail, and will transfer it over to my next full suspension build frame I am going to get. I have always been intrigued with the linkage forks and technology in general since my motocross days. Looking forward to mounting this and seeing how it performs!!

 

[006_007]

Interesting looking unit. Looking forward to hearing how it goes compared to other forks you have used on similar bikes.

 

[127.0.0.1]

not for me in so many ways


at any rate

 

[Jayem]

If you are going to use a rear shock, this is where I'd like it to go:

 

[Mudguard]

Interesting promo video, stair gaps and some hucks to flats!!

 

[Wally West]

Interesting looking unit. Looking forward to hearing how it goes compared to other forks you have used on similar bikes.

Not a lot of comparisons, as the fork I have had mounted since I started riding again is the WREN upside down fork. It works quite well and I am hoping that the linkage fork works even better. I need to keep in mind that I might have to learn to adapt to no dive when braking though!! lol

 

[ARider]

The Specialized E-150 wants it's 25mm axle back, and Cannondale's Lefty says 🖕.

 

[Wally West]

Some other pics of the initial parts for my fork and another.

 

[006_007]

The Specialized E-150 wants it's 25mm axle back, and Cannondale's Lefty says 🖕.

At least it's not all carbon like trust. And they are currently still in business.

 

[Sanchofula]

How much does that thing cost?

Have fun with that fork, sadly (gladly?) I am done with linkage forks, so I won't join you on this mission

Good luck getting your money back at resale.

 

[cdalemaniac]

Also, looks pretty promotional for a first post with all them professional high res images….
Stupid design too.
When strut is fully compressed, that linkage bar is only a few inches away from the ground.
People rip off rear d’s that sit higher in rock gardens for example, so that alone is a reason why this thing sucks.
Not to mentioned that the main tube sits perpendicular to the ground.
Much easier to bent backwards in case of a unlucky hit/crash.

 

[Sparticus]

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[Wally West]

006_007

Yes, didnt like that the Trust was all carbon, as I liked their carbon/aluminum prototypes much better. The issues I've seen/read seem to be that the shocks were not very adjustable for what was needed in fork designs like the Trust and the Motion E18 linkage forks. It appears they needed different and more extensive dampening adjustments to work with anti-dive. That is why I got this as I could add a air shock with a lot of adjustments, including numerous air adjustments to the chamber on the MegNeg addition. I'll either be very happy or crazy chasing a certain feel!! lol Added the prototype pic of the Trust fork, wouldn't load the other day. Now this is what it should have been, and you buy your own shock, not rely on their damping system which I think was the forks major issue.

 

[Wally West]

How much does that thing cost?

Have fun with that fork, sadly (gladly?) I am done with linkage forks, so I won't join you on this mission

Good luck getting your money back at resale.
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You are right I may not get the money back out of it at resale, but it was something I wanted to try. What issues did you have, didnt you have the Motion?

 

[Wally West]

Also, looks pretty promotional for a first post with all them professional high res images….
Stupid design too.
When strut is fully compressed, that linkage bar is only a few inches away from the ground.
People rip off rear d’s that sit higher in rock gardens for example, so that alone is a reason why this thing sucks.
Not to mentioned that the main tube sits perpendicular to the ground.
Much easier to bent backwards in case of a unlucky hit/crash.

Not promoting the business, I am in the US and the builder is in the Ukraine. I saw his video on Youtube and was able to contact him as he was working on doing a limited run of these for sale. I was interested in the fork and design, and all the pictures were sent to me from him as I dont have the fork yet. Your comments may prove to be true on the forks working design, and I plan on having a custom carbon fiber guard made for the bottom and side of the swingarm to help prevent damage in the case of a fall or rock contact. If it doesnt work out to be a good product for mountain biking then I may just put it on something more street friendly, it wont go to waste either way. I find the fork unique and just wanted to show people as they may be interested in seeing the tech but not purchasing it.

 

[006_007]

Good luck getting your money back at resale.

The irony of that statement from a dude that invested in not one but two linkage forks from a company that was out of business BEFORE he invested into them......

 

[Grinchy8]

From the YouTube comments $1300. I didn’t call to verify.

 

[Wally West]

From the YouTube comments $1300. I didn’t call to verify.

If you are talking about the price of the fork it was $1300.

 

[Cary]

Any idea of antisquat to control brake dive? That is what I see as the big advantage to a linkage fork.

 

[WHALENARD]

Looks cool!

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