Lauf forks

stirk

stirk

Burner
Just saw a Lauf fork for the first time and think it's an interesting concept but it does not appear to have any​ damping to the spring that I can see anyway.

Anyone using one of these forks and can comment on the effectiveness of the fork and if there is a noticeable bounce from the lack of damping? Looks like a good idea for a commuter.

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poita

Likes Dirt
Not used one, but you have made the key point. No damping. Most of the reviews I read got stuck at this point. Maybe ok for corrugated dirt roads in a straight line but otherwise not so good I reckon.
 
Calvin27

Calvin27

Eats Squid
Guess you're on FB markets then lol.

I was looking at one for a more aggressive gravel grinder build. They fit the bill but were asking something like $1350 delivered new. I'd not use these for any kind of mtb.
 
moorey

moorey

call me Mia
stirk said:
I think the idea is sound just the execution lacking damping control.

Eagerly awaiting the next resurgence in girder fork designs.
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Can you give me one reason why you'd buy this over a regular suspension fork for a commuter? Being cool hip and different doesn't count
 
Calvin27

Calvin27

Eats Squid
moorey said:
Can you give me one reason why you'd buy this over a regular suspension fork for a commuter? Being cool hip and different doesn't count
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I'll give you two:

1. Weight saving.
2. No maintenance.

Basically roadie stuff: weight weenie and 'compliance' without the oil hehe.
 
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schred

Likes Bikes and Dirt
moorey said:
Can you give me one reason why you'd buy this over a regular suspension fork for a commuter? Being cool hip and different doesn't count
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Don't think they are aimed at commuters. Have seen them on adventure-esque fat bikes. I'd say they handle sand, salt and cold weather better than telescopic, but just guessing as they'd need some angle to their pitch.
 
Tubbsy

Tubbsy

Packin' a small bird
Staff member
I once saw a chubby fellow commuting with a set of these. He was on King St, Newtown, wearing lycra and the frame was something expensive and exotic, can't remember, maybe a Seven.

The whole effect was a bit ridiculous.
 
Haakon

Haakon

has an accommodating arse
They're not for mountain bikes where any sort of decent travel or damping control is required - they're gravel grinder forks.

I think I read there is a certain amount of damping somehow in the way the carbon flexes, but dont quote me on that.
 
pink poodle

pink poodle

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moorey said:
It's definitely the perfect answer to a question no one asked.
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Wasn't there a plague of these alternative designs in the early days of suspension? How many survived until this abomination arrived? There's probably a reason...or a lot of reasons, the first of which is "fuck me that's ugly."
 
moorey

moorey

call me Mia
Haakon said:
They're not for mountain bikes where any sort of decent travel or damping control is required - they're gravel grinder forks.

I think I read there is a certain amount of damping somehow in the way the carbon flexes, but dont quote me on that.
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Quoted. Should have known that king fucking hipster would defend them.
I fucking hate the term gravel grinder. Such a wank.
 
bear the bear

bear the bear

Is a real bear
moorey said:
Quoted. Should have known that king fucking hipster would defend them.
I fucking hate the term gravel grinder. Such a wank.
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Gravel Grinder... blame the Americans like for Trump :)

The forks originated in Europe where a lot of the trail composition is quite different to here and the use of 29er hardtails, semi slick tires, and weightweenisim rules.... basically everything you detest.
I believe the forks have been used in the Croc Trophy 2 years back.
 
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