forks sake

alibabameister

HI,

I've got a 2008 spezialized enduro, is it worth upgrading the twin crown forks?

Will I gain anything? or notice any difference?

What should I go for if so?

Cheers

AL

supersonic

No- they give fore aft stiffness, but are very heavy, limit turning and are only really used for DH and freeride.

chez_m356

supersonic wrote:

No- they give fore aft stiffness, but are very heavy, limit turning and are only really used for DH and freeride.

i think he means he already has twin crown forks http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/ ... duroslcomp and is it worth changing them for something else

supersonic

In that case no. If I was going to change them (if they didn't work properly), I'd get a single crown, though would need a new wheel.

alibabameister

Yes already have twin crown forks, what would it be worth changing to and what would be better about the upgrade?

supersonic

Any new fork would need a new wheel. The Future Shock fork is rather unique as is a lighter unit for a dual crown - msot are for downhill - but it has propriety dropouts and matching hub. It is a good fork for what it is, and I'd keep it unless is damaged. You'd also need a new stem.

Unless you are willing to fork out for a Fox 36 Float FIT, or Rockshox Lyrik (or for lighter riding, a Rockshox revelation RLT), and a new wheel, then you would get a better turning circle, and with the latter, lighter weight. The dampers are slightly more adjustable too.