Post by stormloader on Aug 30, 2004 19:37:16 GMT 8
After trying this fork on a tough DH/technical trail course, it certainly didn't disappoint so am inspired to review it.
The Drop-Off Comp is a 2004 model OEM fork, manufactured in Taiwan and fitted to entry/intermediate level free ride bikes like the Kona Coiler, Scott Nitrous 30, Rocky Mountain Switch, Saracen and even one Specialized bike
PROS:
The Drop-Off Comp is plush, stable, responsive, relatively light and reasonably priced (you can say it comes cheap, actually at 10-11K). And it looks good (although the sexy all black model like the Triple version is quite rare daw)
It's effective in general trail riding (esp.technical sections) and even mild downhilling but it's probably best for doing drops (hence the name) and jumps or other rough stuff- haven't tried anything bigger than 5' so not sure how it'll hold up to bigger hits. But other reviewers claim it can handle 15-20' drops
so i dunno.
My fork took about 10 hours of rough riding before it's broken in
CONS:
-Only comes with external pre-load adjuster
-No rebound and compression (but you can manage by tweaking the air pressure...and bringing a fork pump from time to time )
-the paint and decals seem to peel off easily
-No lock-out so it bobs when climbing so its not the best when you are into lots of XC climbs
But apart from that this fork rules!!! BTW, the 2005 model is up to 150mm!
DETAILS:
Damping system= 1 side: coil; 1 side: air with piston rod
open Bath SSV (speed sensitive valve) system
Adjustability= Dual external (AIR) preload adjuster
Spring type = 1 side: coil; 1 side: air
Travel = 130 mm (5.2")
Steer tube = Steel
Drop-out type = Standard
Would i recommend this? Abso-f*ckin'-lutely. Kaso paubos na ata sa mga LBS 'to
The Drop-Off Comp is a 2004 model OEM fork, manufactured in Taiwan and fitted to entry/intermediate level free ride bikes like the Kona Coiler, Scott Nitrous 30, Rocky Mountain Switch, Saracen and even one Specialized bike
PROS:
The Drop-Off Comp is plush, stable, responsive, relatively light and reasonably priced (you can say it comes cheap, actually at 10-11K). And it looks good (although the sexy all black model like the Triple version is quite rare daw)
It's effective in general trail riding (esp.technical sections) and even mild downhilling but it's probably best for doing drops (hence the name) and jumps or other rough stuff- haven't tried anything bigger than 5' so not sure how it'll hold up to bigger hits. But other reviewers claim it can handle 15-20' drops
so i dunno.
My fork took about 10 hours of rough riding before it's broken in
CONS:
-Only comes with external pre-load adjuster
-No rebound and compression (but you can manage by tweaking the air pressure...and bringing a fork pump from time to time )
-the paint and decals seem to peel off easily
-No lock-out so it bobs when climbing so its not the best when you are into lots of XC climbs
But apart from that this fork rules!!! BTW, the 2005 model is up to 150mm!
DETAILS:
Damping system= 1 side: coil; 1 side: air with piston rod
open Bath SSV (speed sensitive valve) system
Adjustability= Dual external (AIR) preload adjuster
Spring type = 1 side: coil; 1 side: air
Travel = 130 mm (5.2")
Steer tube = Steel
Drop-out type = Standard
Would i recommend this? Abso-f*ckin'-lutely. Kaso paubos na ata sa mga LBS 'to