Would you trust this fork?

bennett_346
bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
edited January 2015 in MTB general
http://www.laufforks.com/

I think it looks like one of those things old people use to help them walk.

Also, $1,000. No thanks, i'll need that to pay for a lawyer when the thing snaps and paralyses me.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Plenty of people using them on the continent without issue, been around for a while now.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Lewis A
    Lewis A Posts: 767
    I would trust it for its intended purpose, I wouldn't do anything other than xc on it...
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Been in the mag a few years back. Sure there will be a review on the main site.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    As said I'd trust it, but personally I wouldn't buy it in the first place!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Fork for a very specific use, not even for XC, more gravel trail or dodgy road use, if that fits your riding it's worth trying I guess, if you have deep pockets!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Angus Young
    Angus Young Posts: 3,063
    The price is prohibitive, but that aside, it looks interesting. Nice to see different solutions to a problem.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Not really, undamped forks have been around for ages.
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