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Review: Öhlins RXF38 m.3 Air
Öhlins RXF38m.3 – We put it through its paces. What kind of adjustability does it offer? How do you set it up? And what updates are there from the m.2 version to the new m.3? We tested the fork for you and explained the technology behind and in it.
Review: Formula Selva V
We already tested the Formula Selva V individually last year. Now it had to prove itself in the big suspension fork field test. Can it hold its own against the stiff competition with its 35 mm stanchions? Is it enough these days to simply rework the casting? You can find all the technical details and our riding impressions here in the review.
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: Marzocchi Z1 Coil GRIP
In the third article of our suspension fork test, we take a look at the Marzocchi Z1 Coil GRIP 2022. This fork offers a genuine steel spring feel and just a few adjustment options. Can it score points on the trail and give its high-end competitors a run for their money with its simplicity? We wanted to find out.
Review: SR Suntour DUROLUX38 X EVO
In the second article of our big suspension fork test, we take a look at the SR Suntour DUROLUX38 X EVO. This suspension fork has fewer adjustment knobs but still features sophisticated technology. Can it compete with its more expensive rivals? How does it perform on the trail and which riders is this fork best suitable for? We’ve tested it for you.
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.
Formula Compression Tuning System – Suspension-Voodoo at your home
A suspension setup perfectly matching your riding style? Imagine one that is even adaptable to different trails and different bikes. Normally, that can require tinkering, shim-stack knowledge, or sending your suspension to a tuning service. For many riders, that’s either intimidating or simply too costly. Exactly here Formula steps in, making suspension tuning accessible to everyone. The Compression Tuning System (CTS) has actually been around since 2017.
Different valves with completely distinct damping characteristics that you can swap from the outside—without taking the suspension apart. Available for both forks and shocks. How the system works and who it’s best suited for, you’ll find out in this article.