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High-Tech vs. being real: The 170-mm-Suspension-Field-test
In this final summary, we provide you with a conclusion and a review of all the test impressions from our 170 mm suspension field test. However, we don't just want to provide raw numbers and travel curves. We dive deeper into ride feel and shed some light on what really matters. A fork that matches your riding style.
Review: Push Industries Nine.One V2
The Nine.One V2 upside-down suspension fork combines not only a special approach from a small company in Colorado, but also a completely different philosophy to what you would normally expect from off-the-shelf competitors. Steel spring, custom setup for each customer, and two ways to influence the spring characteristic curve... We tested the Push Nine.One V2 and were taken by surprise. Different = better?
Review: FOX PODIUM FACTORY
The first article in our big suspension fork fieldtest. Is the FOX Podium Factory suspension fork worth the hype? How does it perform on the trail? Who is it really suitable for – everyone? What do you need to consider when setting it up? We've ridden it extensively and will answer all your questions in our detailed FOX Podium test report.
Field Test 170 mm Enduro Forks
Welcome to the test that gives you answers, and welcome to the intro to our 170mm fork test. What makes a good 170mm fork? How did we test? Which forks did we test? What can you expect from the TESTPILOT fork test? Here at TESTPILOT, we've made it our mission to test products for and with you, and to describe them in a way that helps you know if they're right for you—not just whether they meet our personal preferences.
What’s different between 36 and 38 mm stanchions?
When do I need 36 mm and when do I need 38 mm suspension fork stanchions? Is a stiffer suspension fork better? Or is flex actually a good thing? Flex is not a simple topic. In our field test, we explain the advantages and disadvantages of 36 mm and 38 mm stanchions, stiffness, and flex in mountain bike suspension forks. SR Suntour provided us with two almost identical suspension forks, the AURON36 and DUROLUX38 X – the only difference between them is the stanchion diameter.