Vorsprung lanserar fjäderkit till Pike/Lyrik/Yari/Rev/Fox 36:
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/vorsprung-launches-smashpot-coil-conversion-kit.html
..Hade jag inte gillat min Fox 36:a som den är, så hade jag varit sugen då jag allmänt gillar Vorsprungs produkter och tech-videos. Dock lite synd att det högst troligt är ett irreversibelt ingrepp och att gaffelgarantin ryker.
Som det skrivs i kommentarsfältet också, bra med en leverantör som listar både plus och minus för sin produkt:
Why Coil?
Air springs have gotten better and better over the years, and they've been around for so long now that some people have never ridden a coil spring. Yeah, coils are heavier than air, and for some riders that alone is a dealbreaker - fair enough. The advantages of coil springs, however, are clear:
• Zero stiction or friction in a coil spring. And there never will be.
• Zero spring rate variation - linear, predictable, supple, supportive and consistent.
• Zero moving seals in the spring system to wear out or leak.
• Zero effect on spring rate from temperature or elevation.
• More bath oil - lubrication and service life are improved.
• Day in, day out, the fork just straight up feels good.
In short, improvements in sensitivity, grip, compliance, mid-stroke support and consistency, with reductions in harshness and hand pain.
What are the downsides of the Smashpot?
• It adds between 250-450g to your fork, depending on spring rate and the type of air spring previously in your fork. If this bothers you, you may be more interested in a Luftkappe.
• Going back to air, should you wish to, may not be an option - spring rub may score the inside of your stanchion, so the the piston may not seal again. We doubt you'll want to after riding the Smashpot though!
• Changing spring rates requires physically changing a spring, not just connecting your shock pump.
• As with any aftermarket modifications, it should be expected to void the fork manufacturer's warranty.
• We recommend riders requiring spring rates of 65lbs/in or higher also consider a damper revalve - stock dampers lack adequate rebound control for these spring rates.
