Pinkbike and Company look like complete amateurs next to you. Serious explanations and no marketing bla bla or comfort complains. Pure mechanical and technical knowledge and university level tests. No simple "comparison" within 1 day and than recommending a 1500$ fork. Shout out. Thats how riding should be. Thanks a lot! #gmbn and #pinkbike - get a piece from his cake, he knows his stuff!
for the amount of work that was put into this video, this shit needs more coverage. Bigger bike channels need to refer to this video cuz this stuff is amazing.
Single crown: - efficiency at pedaling (weight) - reactivity - price Dual crown: - confidence in the D- - look - rigidity Note: by a psychological aspect this should create the desire to surpass yourself more, reducing the gap of efficiency. Your channel is just amazing, without a doubt the best one to go in deep in suspension for MTB on internet. The amount of effort is mind blowing. You certainly deserve more followers!
This is a fantastic test. Thanks for putting all that time, effort and money into this comparison. You’re in a league of your own! Which bike did you mount the forks onto and is it cleared for dual crowns by the manufacturer? I’m currently running an Enduro dual crown (MRP Bartlett) on my Ibis HD5 but I’m very much wanting to try it on my Ripmo V2. Do you believe that the additional forces of a dual crown could be detrimental to a modern carbon Enduro bike like the Ripmo under normal riding circumstances? Thanks again for your work!
bike is written at end of video. I don’t have title to confirm or ban the use of a dual crown fork on an enduro frame, but what I can say, without any right to say it , is that I know frames are usually tested on a iron rig that holds the steertube way stronger that a dual crown fork. so to my knowledge a dual crown wont be a problem on any bike... but, this is just an opinion, do your tests and researches before you install something different from the original fork.
Appreciate your hard work & efforts on this test. I know you had fun making all those custom components though 👍🏻. It's a very rewarding feeling to fabricate something like that. Thanks sir!
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION I may have an idea why ... many of you older vids are not in english. and automatic subtitle translations are a bit of pain (watchable tho).
maybe the click through rate of this video is low, maybe you can change the title to "Enduro fork but Dual Crown" I think this is more interesting to click. (btw this video is still 100% quality content)
Amazing work! I love seeing these types of comparisons. Surely forks like this will be on the next generation of race bikes as they mirror DH bike geometry more and more. Grazie dalla California!
what you say is a basic knowledge in offroad motorcycle, finally a real review, you end up saying that single has more flex anyway. And the double crown is clearly doing the safe part perfectly. DC is just the real thing, the suspension manufacturers are just playing around. A DC looks much better anyway. Really amazing work you have done there, clearly the channel that do not get a paycheck to say yesyes. Grazie!
words from a certified and skilled center like you, really count a lot!! thank you!!! yes... work was a lot especially for conferting the mezzer cartridge onto a dorado cartridge .. lots of lathe turning..
I believe the level of detail you applied to this process is f1 level to find answers. As racers we would all love to be capable of fab by desire of comparison , test to the degree of slim margin for perfection of our product of focus and field apply in person !! Amazing work. I would be surprised if you have not already been approached by multiple industry People / entities to assist their programs. !! Everyone that spins wheels needs your passion. !
I was sold on DC by this video, i just finished bulding a 2019 Cannondale Jekyll 27.5 today whit an old MZ 380 c2r2TI and modified for 190mm travel. Great content my friend !
Dude, I know I'm late to this video, but like everyone else, I wanted to thank you for taking a scientific approach and eliminating all variables possible for the tests. That was extremely interesting and pleasant to watch. Also, I love your country, I've visited it a lot of times and it's my favorite, my dream is to get a house in Liguria, and I'm working towards it. Cheers!
This is very good work here. It's much more detailed than other channels and this guy machines custom parts or orders them to do an apples to apples comparison.
This was amazing! Very well done! I know nothing about bikes and was searching Single vs Dual Crown just to find out peoples thoughts on them. I plan on buying a cheap eBike. Haha this is extremely fascinating even though it really doesn't change my decision on which cheap eBike to get because a cheap eBike has no business on them trails anyway and would be so dangerous.
Single (triple clamps) crowns are shite, or MX/SX motorcycles would use them, and in 50 years they never have. Great video! I'm getting a set of USD dual crown super enduro forks!
Mate, you are my best guide to suspensions as I have Dorado Pro 2018 😁😁 I need you to record a video for the set-up and maintenance of it such as changing oil, recommended oils etc.
Dave... senza parole! test fantastico e video alla pari. La tua passione è evidente. Il più grande cruccio: non averti a tiro per portarti la bici ogni 15gg a sistemare.
@@marcocapoti1963 ahha, be..cmq il rapporto studio/lavoro/test e ride...è sempre 90/10 .... però è proprio il 90 che è fondamentale per cercare di guardare oltre!
Mad props brother, I can't even imagine the amount of hours it took for you to make this video. I got two kids and it doesn't seem possible, I also work 60 hours a week. God I wish I had some more free time... I miss riding my bike, now. The only times I ride nowadays, is when I tell the wife my car is on the verge of breaking down. lol
Non ho parole! Anzi una : Complimenti! E' ammirevole vedere il tuo approccio tecnico e impegno fisico/mentale per azzerare le variabili per avere un risultato più concreto possibile!
Thx for your Effort, Time and Knowledge. I enjoyed every Second from this Video and i am quite sure the crone depends what you ride. I prefer 1 crone for my Enduro trek Remedy 7 who i need for everything up and Downhill, but only for Downhill i prefeer the dual crane, its stiffer and if i made a mistake it is easier to go out without a crash In my opinion. Cheers mate hope to see more Stuff like this
Hi I'm a heavy rider I weigh roughly 19 stone. I ride mainly trail with lots of climbing and road riding. I use a trail bike which is a older orange five. . I was just wondering do you think I'd be better of with single crown or double crown. I do occuionly ride quite aggressive but I don't do any crazy jumps on this particular bike. I currently have old 34s but considering 36's or 38s but a lot of people on forums saying double crown for heavier riders? Thanks
Impressionante, mai visto un test così accurato e preciso, complimenti 👏 Finalmente con questo video hai risposto alla mia domanda che mi facevo da tempo sentendo parlare di doppia piastra per enduro, quando hai detto: "la gente normale non sentirebbe differenza" un po' dispiaciuto ma la verità vince sempre👏
Il y a une éternité que je pense qu’une fourche double T est un must. Surtout avec les débattements que l’on retrouve sur les machines actuelles. Monsieur, vous avez fabriqué la fourche de mes rêves. Pas plus tard que la semaine passée je regardais si une double T existait en 170mm. Le plus court, c’est 180 et comme vous l’expliquez, les cotes sont bien différentes. Vidéo de fou ! J’adore ! Merci Pourvu que le marché change.
Avevo sentito parlare di bene di te ......ma non immaginavo che la tua competenza e passione fosse a questi livelli, quando avro' problemi di sospensioni ora so a chi rivolgermi , complimenti ancora per gli istruttivi ed esaurienti video!
That is one great video, I laughed hard when you asked your friend how much longer you need for the +700g. So I read that Formula is making a Dual crown Enduro fork, could it be that they saw you and thought that's it? I also asked them why there was no 180mm travel fork for 29" yet and I guess that is the answer to it.
thanks man! well.. I had the dorado enduro since a few years than others, but I don’t know when formula started with their own project, definately honoured if I was a mentor for them!!!!
Hello Dave! Thank YOU for sharing of your knowledge. Is good to know there are people like you who see the things in the right different way! My good friend and I are riding double crown forks for Years in our ebike freeride bikes and can totaly confirm your argumentation! No single crown fork , except intend, can perform as a double crown. So now i have my 3rd dorado (new dorado pro carbon) in my new propain ekano 2 al and it was the best decition ! Please stay as you are !! 😊👍 Dont Trust the Hype ! 👍 Thank You !!
This video is absolutely fantastic and matches my opinion as well. I once slapped a fox 40 on my enduro bike in order to do a downhill race (not very scientific, left it at 203mm and the hel actually felt worse because I had to over spring the shock to match the fork, leading to a very high bb and steeper head angle). Instantly the benefits of stiffness became very apparent. I also felt like I was able to run stiffer spring rates without deflecting allowing me to go even faster. The handling through g outs and take offs was way more composed too
most of the bikes are way to short, and too steep in HA, and so on ...... we need time before the market will adjust geos to perfect geos ! but nice to read you experimented yourself something different from the stock...
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION I agree 100%. I believe the biggest reason we don’t have dual crown Enduro bikes is that the reach has been too short and peoples knees would be on the crown on climbs. Finally after years we’re moving the right direction.
WoW this is amazing!😱🤯❤️ MASSIVE respect for the amount of work you have put into this😎✌️ I wish i had a 160mm dual crown on my Enduro Hardtail even if i don't need it. It look so sexy😍
Fai paura, giuro che non ho mai commentato un video di UA-cam in vita mia nonostante ci passi parecchio tempo cercando di prendere su più pillole di tecnica possibile...... Era da tanto tempo che speravo di trovare qualcosa del genere, per il semplice piacere di vedere e sentire dettagli tecnici come nessun altro ha mai fatto e spiegato prima. Invece delle solite cose dette da tutti, vaghe e con poca sostanza, nei tuoi video che sempre qualche cosa di nuovo ed interessante da imparare. Niente lasciato al caso, lavorazioni della madonna e chiarimenti su tutte le variabili ( che sono la cosa più bella secondo me). Oltre chiaramente al gran manico per le lavorazioni artigianali che sono veramente un piacere per gli occhi!!!! Io da appassionato di tecnica e lavorazioni meticolose in generale non posso che farti i miei complimenti. Bravissimo.....saresti da ascoltare per ore!!!!! La tua fortuna è che sono parecchio lontano altrimenti ti venivo a suonare il campanello spesso!!!!
thanks man! I appreciate your words on dorado! super true speaking!... I was lucky I was a dirt moto rider in young age.. this is why I felt in love with dorado , and a few decade after I discovered there is more than love: we got really hi tech stuff in there!
Superb video, I can't help but notice the silver/grey Mezzer behind you! I have been looking forever for that color fork to match the anthracite Orbea Occam, any chance I can buy one off you? :) (inside EU)
thank you !! the silver mezzer is a prototype which was displayed at the bike festivals around the world during the launch-phase of the MEZZER: only few pcs on planet I am sorry not for sale.
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION can’t remember the last time I watched a UA-cam video all the way to the end let alone a 28 minute one... thanks man! That was awesome!
Un lavoro M O N U M E N T A L E !! Non mi vengono altre parole....ma per un anno hai trovato tempo per fare anche altro? Poi a livello di montaggio è spettacolare! Mi son quasi emozionato, la passione che hai dedicato è un cuore pulsante che batte per tutto il video. Tanto di cappello Dave.... Adesso il problema sarà realizzare le doppie a chi te le cerca 😂
belin.. lusingato!!! belle parole grazie! si, ho lavorato , fatto sport, dormito e fatto lavori di casa!!!! effettivamente le giornate sono sempre belle piene! cmq tieni conto che max 2 volte a settimana andavo a provare a finale.. di piu a quei ritmi non recuperavo abbastanza. Dietro a questo test e lavoro c’e anche una vita da sportivo devoto all alimentazione e ritmo circadiano
Sei un pazzo, e tuttavia, o proprio per questo, hai tutta la mia stima. Complimentoni per l'enorme sbattimento e la continua ricerca della scientificità ed oggettività nel test. L'idea mi intrippa tantissimo, al punto che vorrei mettere una doppia piastra da 160mm sulla front da enduro. Ciao
Posso chiedere perché scegli di utilizzare un telaio taglia XL (con 10mm di stem) piuttosto che uno della tua misura (suppongo L) o come leggo qualche volta, di una taglia inferiore? Grazie mille della risposta
1) le bici sono tutte piccole 2) uso attcco a 15-20 mm max invece che i classici 35-40-45 quindi mi serve reach piu lungo di 25mm, 3) salendo di stack si accorcia il true reach,
Hey there I came across this amazing video via the Google rabbit hole while looking up headtube angles to see whether my own bike is ideal or too much.. I'll explain.. I'm on a 2nd hand MTB budget, and also 10yrs out of the loop after no riding for 10 years after living in Melbourne where you have to go further to ride. Now I'm back in Christchurch NZ where we have a 450m vertical descent just 10mins from the city centre.. So on a 1k NZD budget I bought a 2014 Kona Entourage, which was an Aggressive Enduro, or a mini Downhill. But I bought mine upgraded with Fox 40s & Fox RC4 rear. So it's like a 180mm rear, short travel downhill bike. The bike was built with a lower BB to maintain centre of gravity, & shorter chainstays to be more flickable in parks & switchbacks, with already slack geometry for descents. So even though it's a 2014 frame with 26inch wheels, it has the appearance of a long & low modern downhill bike. But I'm wondering if maybe the headtube angle is a little overkill. I haven't measured it yet but if by chance you know of the frame, designed for gravity riding & hucking. If maybe the Fox 40s would alter the geometry just a bit too much? Be interested in your thoughts..
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION That's not what I was asking but cheers for reply anyway.. The bike I was enquiring about, a 2014 Kona Entourage was an Aggressive Enduro or a Mini Downhill as standard. It has more of the aspects of a Downhill bike of its time than a 2014 Enduro or Freeride normally did. With slack geometry, low BB & big welds & suspension bolts. With the Fox 40 upgrade it looks like a proper Downhill, rather than an older Enduro or Freeride bike with a Fox 40 added. It just has 180mm rear instead of 200mm is all, so is also climbable to a point. But I was asking if maybe the Fox 40 would make the head tube angle too slack & affect handling. But it's all good, I found an app & measured the angle, it's 62deg which is well within a DH standard, & a 35mm offset, so it's all good on that front.. It's an interesting frame though. Despite shorter chainstays it still has a reasonably long wheelbase. And despite it being a 26inch frame from 2014, it still has modern geometry & looks like a more modern bike, probably due to a lower BB. Will get an actual Enduro MTB when I upgrade to a newer bike though..
you need 555 tall fork for that bike. Geometry is like a bmx of 2020… it is extremely short in wheelbase , mega short in chainstay, and 65 hA. I would not put a fox40 on it
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION Ok cool cheers for the reply again. Yeah it already came with the Fox40 on it & the RC4 also. I bought it 2nd hand for 1k nzd. I also bought it having not had a mountain bike in 10 years, just a single speed fixie for commuting. So i didn't even realise 26inch frames weren't being made any more, only that i thought i wanted a Downhill bike & i was on a budget. My previous bike 10 years ago was a 2008 Iron Horse Yakuza so the Kona Entourage seemed modern lol. All the prices on 2nd hand 27.5 frames were around the 1800 mark unless major problems. In retrospect i should have just waited & bought a newer bike as i needed to replace parts anyway but it's all a learning curve i guess.. With the Fox40 the head tube angle changes from 65 to 63/62, i used a protractor app to measure it. I wouldn't think that's too drastic? Given the frame is pretty bombproof & still has newish geometry i wouldn't think it would put too much strain on the frame?
i had this idea for long time but never dared to try it. for boxxer you can actually buy 180 mm air spring so you can have enduro dual crown without any modifications. and the boxxer is also pretty light
I just ordered a Dorado after watching your videos. I'm going for a DH/Enduro setup. This will be my first USD fork and to be honest I'm very curious how it feels and if it's real flexy like a read in many reviews...Top quality content here!
Have you had trouble specific with the Mezzer where you crack the steerer tube and csu? I have cracked mine twice so I’ve also been very curious about moving up to a dual crown
Dave ti faccio i kiei complimenti ... video fantastico e un sacco di lavoro fatto anche se come era lecito aspettarsi tutto dipende dalle effettive necessità del rider .... aggiungo però che come sempre stai aprendo la strada ... ora vediamo se i big brands seguono a ruota ... qualcosa si sta già muovendo
DH casing is for sure the best on termns of grip and bump management.. but, being heavy are harder tonspin and harder to move up down by the suspension
I'm a single track dirt biker turned E- bike single tracker, and I miss my forks, weight not an issue but I'm running 29ers front and rear , what's available for 29" wheels?
The effort that went unto this video is unimaginable
correct 😅😅😅😰
This is like a PhD thesis. Amazing job.
appreciate it!
Pinkbike and Company look like complete amateurs next to you. Serious explanations and no marketing bla bla or comfort complains. Pure mechanical and technical knowledge and university level tests. No simple "comparison" within 1 day and than recommending a 1500$ fork. Shout out. Thats how riding should be. Thanks a lot! #gmbn and #pinkbike - get a piece from his cake, he knows his stuff!
cheers man, glad someone understand totally the efforts I put in this type of work!!! appreciated
for the amount of work that was put into this video, this shit needs more coverage. Bigger bike channels need to refer to this video cuz this stuff is amazing.
cheers bro, luv’ da words.... respect ! I wish this can be seen worldwide !
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION just watched this in Alberta, Canada. Great content.
cheers bru
100%!
Single crown:
- efficiency at pedaling (weight)
- reactivity
- price
Dual crown:
- confidence in the D-
- look
- rigidity
Note: by a psychological aspect this should create the desire to surpass yourself more, reducing the gap of efficiency.
Your channel is just amazing, without a doubt the best one to go in deep in suspension for MTB on internet.
The amount of effort is mind blowing.
You certainly deserve more followers!
I appreciate your comment! thanks
This is a fantastic test. Thanks for putting all that time, effort and money into this comparison. You’re in a league of your own!
Which bike did you mount the forks onto and is it cleared for dual crowns by the manufacturer? I’m currently running an Enduro dual crown (MRP Bartlett) on my Ibis HD5 but I’m very much wanting to try it on my Ripmo V2. Do you believe that the additional forces of a dual crown could be detrimental to a modern carbon Enduro bike like the Ripmo under normal riding circumstances?
Thanks again for your work!
bike is written at end of video. I don’t have title to confirm or ban the use of a dual crown fork on an enduro frame, but what I can say, without any right to say it , is that I know frames are usually tested on a iron rig that holds the steertube way stronger that a dual crown fork. so to my knowledge a dual crown wont be a problem on any bike... but, this is just an opinion, do your tests and researches before you install something different from the original fork.
I forgot to say thank you for the kind words , over all!
Awesome video! Great comparison, you really took it to the next level, this is the kind of content we bike geeks want to see! Cheers!
thanks man
Like everyone else here, I want to thank you for the incredible, precise effort you put into this. Wow, real commitment and follow- through
thanks for watching
Wow. This is quality content! Thank you for doing this comparison! It made my next fork dilemma for my enduro bike much clearer now 😎👍
dont forget shoes color, that is important too 😂😂😂 ;), thansk for watching
I am just getting into mountain biking and came from motorcycles. It is a personal thing but i just like the look a lot more. great video.
Fair enough!
Best fork comparison hands down. No question. Thank you my man. You are worth more money
appreciate the comment!
Appreciate your hard work & efforts on this test. I know you had fun making all those custom components though 👍🏻. It's a very rewarding feeling to fabricate something like that. Thanks sir!
yeah I love to create what big companies aren't doing. I never liked the idea of riding stock stuff (because stock is never perfect)
This is on another level. Why dont you have more subscribers?!??!
thanks bro!!well.. I have no idea :( !! tell your friends to subscribe ! lol
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION I may have an idea why ... many of you older vids are not in english. and automatic subtitle translations are a bit of pain (watchable tho).
maybe the click through rate of this video is low, maybe you can change the title to "Enduro fork but Dual Crown" I think this is more interesting to click. (btw this video is still 100% quality content)
This video should have thousands of likes!. Period.
I wish it! thanks
Amazing work! I love seeing these types of comparisons. Surely forks like this will be on the next generation of race bikes as they mirror DH bike geometry more and more. Grazie dalla California!
wow cheers man!!! nice to hear you enjoyed
It's the No.1 test in the world!
I respect you!
thank you! I put my best for that documentary
This really is amazing work. Thank you for conducting such thorough research and sharing your knowledge so clearly.
appreciate
what you say is a basic knowledge in offroad motorcycle, finally a real review, you end up saying that single has more flex anyway. And the double crown is clearly doing the safe part perfectly. DC is just the real thing, the suspension manufacturers are just playing around. A DC looks much better anyway.
Really amazing work you have done there, clearly the channel that do not get a paycheck to say yesyes.
Grazie!
APPRECIATE totally, your words, YES man, true words from you!
Fantastic video man! I love the hand made crowns. Congrats for the video, there are a lot of work for do this.
words from a certified and skilled center like you, really count a lot!! thank you!!! yes... work was a lot especially for conferting the mezzer cartridge onto a dorado cartridge .. lots of lathe turning..
I believe the level of detail you applied to this process is f1 level to find answers. As racers we would all love to be capable of fab by desire of comparison , test to the degree of slim margin for perfection of our product of focus and field apply in person !! Amazing work. I would be surprised if you have not already been approached by multiple industry People / entities to assist their programs. !! Everyone that spins wheels needs your passion. !
they give a shit about myself: they have to sale their junk…and make big profits first.
So much quality content. You sir are amazing!
thank you man !!!
Just stumbled across this after some research, I first read the blog post you made but wish I saw this sooner. Great info!
Glad it was helpful!
thanx for an awesome vid... Love your honesty and appreciate all the info....
I appreciate!
Now that is a proper comparison and review! Brilliantly explained and executed!
thanks man!!!!
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION you're more than welcome. Now sharing.
I was sold on DC by this video, i just finished bulding a 2019 Cannondale Jekyll 27.5 today whit an old MZ 380 c2r2TI and modified for 190mm travel. Great content my friend !
glad some one has the force to go away from mass hype! you the man! well done
Thank you for putting the effort and commitment into this test, so very impressed!.
appreciate you liked it!
Interessantissimo! Grazie per averlo condiviso e complimenti per il gran lavoro che hai fatto!
grazie
Dude, I know I'm late to this video, but like everyone else, I wanted to thank you for taking a scientific approach and eliminating all variables possible for the tests. That was extremely interesting and pleasant to watch. Also, I love your country, I've visited it a lot of times and it's my favorite, my dream is to get a house in Liguria, and I'm working towards it. Cheers!
nice words.! thanks
I learned so much from your channel. Thank you for doing all these. Superb quality.
My pleasure! thanks
Absolutely amazing video!!!!!!!!
cheers man
Heck I used to XC my 2004 Bighit Team Dh with a 42 tooth ring on it
This is very good work here. It's much more detailed than other channels and this guy machines custom parts or orders them to do an apples to apples comparison.
thanks you for the nice words!!
This was a well put together video!
thanks man
This is me!! Overly analytic and testing everything ha ha :-) I like it!!
nice
This was amazing! Very well done! I know nothing about bikes and was searching Single vs Dual Crown just to find out peoples thoughts on them. I plan on buying a cheap eBike. Haha this is extremely fascinating even though it really doesn't change my decision on which cheap eBike to get because a cheap eBike has no business on them trails anyway and would be so dangerous.
This channel is absolutely incredible!
thanks
quality of this videos is outstanding mate. and nobody else in whole bike industry got real testing with all unwanted influences out of result.
thanks, I did my best
That was a well thought out video with great perspective and info. Thank you! Era vs. Mezzer next? This is my question...
I am sorry I am not experienced in that fork, so I cannot compare! :(
Single (triple clamps) crowns are shite, or MX/SX motorcycles would use them, and in 50 years they never have. Great video! I'm getting a set of USD dual crown super enduro forks!
Amazing content. Master craftsman.
thanks man
You gain a fan and a made me a bike geek today!
cheeerz man
I love dedication to making it as scientific as possible.
thanks
Che spettacolo, complimenti.
Super and pro test! Thanks! And... Absolutely always ryde to have fun! 🍻
yeah! wise words!!!
wow great project comparation single vs dual crown 👍👍
So well done. Hats off
thanks
Mate, you are my best guide to suspensions as I have Dorado Pro 2018 😁😁 I need you to record a video for the set-up and maintenance of it such as changing oil, recommended oils etc.
Dave... senza parole! test fantastico e video alla pari. La tua passione è evidente. Il più grande cruccio: non averti a tiro per portarti la bici ogni 15gg a sistemare.
ahha grazie. be: allora meglio che sei lontano ...AHAHAAHAH
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION e tu hai più tempo per raidare
@@marcocapoti1963 ahha, be..cmq il rapporto studio/lavoro/test e ride...è sempre 90/10 .... però è proprio il 90 che è fondamentale per cercare di guardare oltre!
Mad props brother, I can't even imagine the amount of hours it took for you to make this video. I got two kids and it doesn't seem possible, I also work 60 hours a week. God I wish I had some more free time... I miss riding my bike, now. The only times I ride nowadays, is when I tell the wife my car is on the verge of breaking down.
lol
yeah it took some time, but … this is my job
You do it well, and I am jealous of work!!
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thanks
Non ho parole! Anzi una : Complimenti! E' ammirevole vedere il tuo approccio tecnico e impegno fisico/mentale per azzerare le variabili per avere un risultato più concreto possibile!
grazie mille
Great info! Awesome work
Thx for your Effort, Time and Knowledge. I enjoyed every Second from this Video and i am quite sure the crone depends what you ride. I prefer 1 crone for my Enduro trek Remedy 7 who i need for everything up and Downhill, but only for Downhill i prefeer the dual crane, its stiffer and if i made a mistake it is easier to go out without a crash In my opinion.
Cheers mate hope to see more Stuff like this
crone? crane? you mean Crown✅
Hi I'm a heavy rider I weigh roughly 19 stone. I ride mainly trail with lots of climbing and road riding. I use a trail bike which is a older orange five. . I was just wondering do you think I'd be better of with single crown or double crown. I do occuionly ride quite aggressive but I don't do any crazy jumps on this particular bike.
I currently have old 34s but considering 36's or 38s but a lot of people on forums saying double crown for heavier riders? Thanks
Impressionante, mai visto un test così accurato e preciso, complimenti 👏
Finalmente con questo video hai risposto alla mia domanda che mi facevo da tempo sentendo parlare di doppia piastra per enduro, quando hai detto: "la gente normale non sentirebbe differenza" un po' dispiaciuto ma la verità vince sempre👏
tutto sta nel capire chi è la gente normale… ahah!! nei miei test andavo piu forte con la dorado! pero….e io mi ritengo uno normale
Wow, you are a mad scientist. thank you
doing my mad-best !
Holy shit real scientific testing, nothing like the "experiments" from some others. Beautiful video.
appreciate man
Grande Dave, video davvero ben girato e contenuto molto interessante. A presto!
grazie man!!
Hell yeah, dude. That was outstanding. Bravo.
thanks man!! it was a big project!!
This guy knows his stuff
Il y a une éternité que je pense qu’une fourche double T est un must.
Surtout avec les débattements que l’on retrouve sur les machines actuelles.
Monsieur, vous avez fabriqué la fourche de mes rêves. Pas plus tard que la semaine passée je regardais si une double T existait en 170mm. Le plus court, c’est 180 et comme vous l’expliquez, les cotes sont bien différentes.
Vidéo de fou ! J’adore ! Merci
Pourvu que le marché change.
MERCI! cette fourche est a vendre! 170 travel, 37 ou 49 offset!
hai fatto un capolavoro con questo Test .. BRAVISSIMO
thanks
Awesome man, that was great, hopefully we can see enduro DC forks in a few years(i guess in 3 years at least?) on EWS
thanks man!... well I hope so, if not..come to finale I show you the enduro Dorado ;)
Avevo sentito parlare di bene di te ......ma non immaginavo che la tua competenza e passione fosse a questi livelli, quando avro' problemi di sospensioni ora so a chi rivolgermi , complimenti ancora per gli istruttivi ed esaurienti video!
grazie a te per aver visto i video!
That is one great video, I laughed hard when you asked your friend how much longer you need for the +700g.
So I read that Formula is making a Dual crown Enduro fork, could it be that they saw you and thought that's it? I also asked them why there was no 180mm travel fork for 29" yet and I guess that is the answer to it.
thanks man! well.. I had the dorado enduro since a few years than others, but I don’t know when formula started with their own project, definately honoured if I was a mentor for them!!!!
Che cuore!!! Tanta roba, complimenti davvero!
grazie mille
Bravo maestro! 👏
Hello Dave!
Thank YOU for sharing of your knowledge.
Is good to know there are people like you who see the things in the right different way!
My good friend and I are riding double crown forks for Years in our ebike freeride bikes and can totaly confirm your argumentation!
No single crown fork , except intend, can perform as a double crown.
So now i have my 3rd dorado (new dorado pro carbon) in my new propain ekano 2 al and it was the best decition !
Please stay as you are !! 😊👍
Dont Trust the Hype ! 👍
Thank You !!
I wont move from here bro! NICE WORDS YOURS thanks
Complimentissimi per il fantastico video! Che lavoro spettacolare!
grazie!
This video is absolutely fantastic and matches my opinion as well. I once slapped a fox 40 on my enduro bike in order to do a downhill race (not very scientific, left it at 203mm and the hel actually felt worse because I had to over spring the shock to match the fork, leading to a very high bb and steeper head angle). Instantly the benefits of stiffness became very apparent. I also felt like I was able to run stiffer spring rates without deflecting allowing me to go even faster. The handling through g outs and take offs was way more composed too
most of the bikes are way to short, and too steep in HA, and so on ...... we need time before the market will adjust geos to perfect geos ! but nice to read you experimented yourself something different from the stock...
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION I agree 100%. I believe the biggest reason we don’t have dual crown Enduro bikes is that the reach has been too short and peoples knees would be on the crown on climbs. Finally after years we’re moving the right direction.
WoW this is amazing!😱🤯❤️
MASSIVE respect for the amount of work you have put into this😎✌️
I wish i had a 160mm dual crown on my Enduro Hardtail even if i don't need it. It look so sexy😍
thanks man!!
Fai paura, giuro che non ho mai commentato un video di UA-cam in vita mia nonostante ci passi parecchio tempo cercando di prendere su più pillole di tecnica possibile...... Era da tanto tempo che speravo di trovare qualcosa del genere, per il semplice piacere di vedere e sentire dettagli tecnici come nessun altro ha mai fatto e spiegato prima. Invece delle solite cose dette da tutti, vaghe e con poca sostanza, nei tuoi video che sempre qualche cosa di nuovo ed interessante da imparare. Niente lasciato al caso, lavorazioni della madonna e chiarimenti su tutte le variabili ( che sono la cosa più bella secondo me). Oltre chiaramente al gran manico per le lavorazioni artigianali che sono veramente un piacere per gli occhi!!!! Io da appassionato di tecnica e lavorazioni meticolose in generale non posso che farti i miei complimenti. Bravissimo.....saresti da ascoltare per ore!!!!! La tua fortuna è che sono parecchio lontano altrimenti ti venivo a suonare il campanello spesso!!!!
belle parole da ricevere....grazie mille!
Love your details ! And perfect testing scenario ! Testing done right ! And Dorados are amazing under rated fork
thanks man! I appreciate your words on dorado! super true speaking!... I was lucky I was a dirt moto rider in young age.. this is why I felt in love with dorado , and a few decade after I discovered there is more than love: we got really hi tech stuff in there!
this is the coolest thing i've seen. I never knew you could rework the internals of a fork like that. nice one
with freetime, workingbrain, machines and some money... you can do almost anything
with freetime, workingbrain, machines and some money... you can do almost anything
Superb video, I can't help but notice the silver/grey Mezzer behind you! I have been looking forever for that color fork to match the anthracite Orbea Occam, any chance I can buy one off you? :) (inside EU)
thank you !! the silver mezzer is a prototype which was displayed at the bike festivals around the world during the launch-phase of the MEZZER: only few pcs on planet I am sorry not for sale.
This video is insanely good and professional. Wow. What time and effort he put into it. 👍
yeah it was a busy program !!!
Great video. My thought is the big fork companys have product they need to sell, this takes priorty over single crown vs dual.
Complimenti anche solo per l'impegno dimostrato! Sei forte!
grazie
Absolutely amazingly through test! Huge respect! I will be sending you my Dorado to have it upgraded to RRT version sometime soon!
appreciate!!!! feel free to reach whenever you need! we love to take care of dorados!
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION Thanks!
the attention to detail! LOVE IT!
put lot of effort in this !!! thanks
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION can’t remember the last time I watched a UA-cam video all the way to the end let alone a 28 minute one... thanks man! That was awesome!
ahah lol. you are right, it is full of low concepts contents in here, glad you fount this one interesting
An EMTB would probably be the best utilisation of running a dual crown set up.
Un lavoro M O N U M E N T A L E !! Non mi vengono altre parole....ma per un anno hai trovato tempo per fare anche altro? Poi a livello di montaggio è spettacolare! Mi son quasi emozionato, la passione che hai dedicato è un cuore pulsante che batte per tutto il video. Tanto di cappello Dave....
Adesso il problema sarà realizzare le doppie a chi te le cerca 😂
belin.. lusingato!!! belle parole grazie! si, ho lavorato , fatto sport, dormito e fatto lavori di casa!!!! effettivamente le giornate sono sempre belle piene! cmq tieni conto che max 2 volte a settimana andavo a provare a finale.. di piu a quei ritmi non recuperavo abbastanza. Dietro a questo test e lavoro c’e anche una vita da sportivo devoto all alimentazione e ritmo circadiano
Lavoro magistrale! 👏🏻👏🏻
grazie mille!
Sei un pazzo, e tuttavia, o proprio per questo, hai tutta la mia stima. Complimentoni per l'enorme sbattimento e la continua ricerca della scientificità ed oggettività nel test. L'idea mi intrippa tantissimo, al punto che vorrei mettere una doppia piastra da 160mm sulla front da enduro. Ciao
grazie! meglio un diverso che un pecorone... disse il saggio! ahahahh
Thank you for all the time you put in to this. I wish Manitou would put out a dual crown enduro fork. May be 30 or 32 stanchions should be enough?
they wont. the enduro segment is covered by the mezzer 37mm. If you want a dorado custom you gotta call the A Team.. or rulezman 😂
Posso chiedere perché scegli di utilizzare un telaio taglia XL (con 10mm di stem) piuttosto che uno della tua misura (suppongo L) o come leggo qualche volta, di una taglia inferiore? Grazie mille della risposta
1) le bici sono tutte piccole 2) uso attcco a 15-20 mm max invece che i classici 35-40-45 quindi mi serve reach piu lungo di 25mm, 3) salendo di stack si accorcia il true reach,
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION farò tesoro delle informazioni e ci ragionerò
Grazie mille
Wow, well done on the fork build and the testing.
thanks
Thank you for the video and nice test!
you r welcome
Do you feel that a dual crown fork would be of significant benefit to an intermediate level rider that is particularly tall and heavy (6'4" & 120kg)?
100% sure !!!
Hey there I came across this amazing video via the Google rabbit hole while looking up headtube angles to see whether my own bike is ideal or too much.. I'll explain.. I'm on a 2nd hand MTB budget, and also 10yrs out of the loop after no riding for 10 years after living in Melbourne where you have to go further to ride. Now I'm back in Christchurch NZ where we have a 450m vertical descent just 10mins from the city centre..
So on a 1k NZD budget I bought a 2014 Kona Entourage, which was an Aggressive Enduro, or a mini Downhill. But I bought mine upgraded with Fox 40s & Fox RC4 rear. So it's like a 180mm rear, short travel downhill bike. The bike was built with a lower BB to maintain centre of gravity, & shorter chainstays to be more flickable in parks & switchbacks, with already slack geometry for descents. So even though it's a 2014 frame with 26inch wheels, it has the appearance of a long & low modern downhill bike. But I'm wondering if maybe the headtube angle is a little overkill. I haven't measured it yet but if by chance you know of the frame, designed for gravity riding & hucking. If maybe the Fox 40s would alter the geometry just a bit too much? Be interested in your thoughts..
DH forks are DH forks. if you wanna usw foe enduro, you have to modify it. No enduro dual crown exists on the market right now
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION That's not what I was asking but cheers for reply anyway..
The bike I was enquiring about, a 2014 Kona Entourage was an Aggressive Enduro or a Mini Downhill as standard. It has more of the aspects of a Downhill bike of its time than a 2014 Enduro or Freeride normally did. With slack geometry, low BB & big welds & suspension bolts. With the Fox 40 upgrade it looks like a proper Downhill, rather than an older Enduro or Freeride bike with a Fox 40 added. It just has 180mm rear instead of 200mm is all, so is also climbable to a point.
But I was asking if maybe the Fox 40 would make the head tube angle too slack & affect handling. But it's all good, I found an app & measured the angle, it's 62deg which is well within a DH standard, & a 35mm offset, so it's all good on that front.. It's an interesting frame though. Despite shorter chainstays it still has a reasonably long wheelbase. And despite it being a 26inch frame from 2014, it still has modern geometry & looks like a more modern bike, probably due to a lower BB.
Will get an actual Enduro MTB when I upgrade to a newer bike though..
you need 555 tall fork for that bike. Geometry is like a bmx of 2020… it is extremely short in wheelbase , mega short in chainstay, and 65 hA. I would not put a fox40 on it
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION Ok cool cheers for the reply again. Yeah it already came with the Fox40 on it & the RC4 also. I bought it 2nd hand for 1k nzd. I also bought it having not had a mountain bike in 10 years, just a single speed fixie for commuting. So i didn't even realise 26inch frames weren't being made any more, only that i thought i wanted a Downhill bike & i was on a budget. My previous bike 10 years ago was a 2008 Iron Horse Yakuza so the Kona Entourage seemed modern lol.
All the prices on 2nd hand 27.5 frames were around the 1800 mark unless major problems. In retrospect i should have just waited & bought a newer bike as i needed to replace parts anyway but it's all a learning curve i guess.. With the Fox40 the head tube angle changes from 65 to 63/62, i used a protractor app to measure it. I wouldn't think that's too drastic? Given the frame is pretty bombproof & still has newish geometry i wouldn't think it would put too much strain on the frame?
i had this idea for long time but never dared to try it. for boxxer you can actually buy 180 mm air spring so you can have enduro dual crown without any modifications. and the boxxer is also pretty light
cool! I am sure I am not alone thinking about s solid front end
I just ordered a Dorado after watching your videos. I'm going for a DH/Enduro setup. This will be my first USD fork and to be honest I'm very curious how it feels and if it's real flexy like a read in many reviews...Top quality content here!
Good choice!
Have you had trouble specific with the Mezzer where you crack the steerer tube and csu? I have cracked mine twice so I’ve also been very curious about moving up to a dual crown
never. Please check LOCAL RAW 1 film... if you jump more than that guy.. well you r signed for the world cup... He never cracked one...
@@RULEZMANSUSPENSION bummer, it’s getting warrantied again, I love the mezzer over any fork out there.
@@codystallard5572 damn
This needs more attention 🧐
I agree....
Awesome video, I subbed. What's the make/model of that bike you're riding in the video?
I ran mondraker dune XL in 2020: custom geo and parts. 1300ish WB 63.3 HA ,this year shitched to banshees
Very interesting video! What is opinion on ohlins fork rxf m2 coil ? Please let me know I will be very interested!
ohlins is a top brand but in my video I wanted to utilise the “absolute top” forks only.
Dave ti faccio i kiei complimenti ... video fantastico e un sacco di lavoro fatto anche se come era lecito aspettarsi tutto dipende dalle effettive necessità del rider .... aggiungo però che come sempre stai aprendo la strada ... ora vediamo se i big brands seguono a ruota ... qualcosa si sta già muovendo
thanks!!!
Incredible video
thanks
Interesting comment on unsprung weight, what casing tires do you run? I run DH casing on my 170mm Enduro bike (Nomad)
DH casing is for sure the best on termns of grip and bump management.. but, being heavy are harder tonspin and harder to move up down by the suspension
I'm a single track dirt biker turned E- bike single tracker, and I miss my forks, weight not an issue but I'm running 29ers front and rear , what's available for 29" wheels?
dorado RRT available for 29: this is all custom made to your specs/requirements, drop a DM for arranging one out