Himalo 180mm Downhill eBike Fork Install & Review | Rough Trail Testing

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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 2024

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  • @M3garage1
    @M3garage1 3 роки тому +16

    This fork is amazing for the price. I was eyeing this fork down and hoping more UA-camrs would Catch onto this fork.

    • @gravitycheckmtb
      @gravitycheckmtb  3 роки тому +6

      I reviewed the 160 mm a long time ago and have been using it for over a year with amazing results. I purchased the ZTTO just to review something different but after 3 months I had to go back to Himalo. You cannot beat the quality for the price.

    • @NS-zv9qf
      @NS-zv9qf 3 роки тому +3

      @@gravitycheckmtb My Himalo was garbage in terms of performance and also the air spring leaked. I do like Himalo frames but after buying this fork - lost a lot of respect for the brand. The 32 fork can not take the roots and rocks in Missouri. Mine had a large (old tech?) air chamber that ended up leaking.

    • @NS-zv9qf
      @NS-zv9qf 3 роки тому

      The rocks look smaller in TN

    • @NS-zv9qf
      @NS-zv9qf 3 роки тому +1

      I watched your build on this bike - you can not compromise on the forks. Get a Marzocchi Bomber z1 coil - that is the budget e-bike fork - then you will see what you are missing.

    • @M3garage1
      @M3garage1 3 роки тому

      @@NS-zv9qf these forks seem to work fine for him so unless they fail he doesn't need to replace them

  • @RodGaming01
    @RodGaming01 3 роки тому +4

    More reviews like big jumps please

  • @RonnyJoe
    @RonnyJoe 3 роки тому +1

    Expecting a delivery of these today to fit to my old stumpjumper, cant wait!

  • @chinguyen8778
    @chinguyen8778 2 роки тому +5

    Nice ride there. Just wondering could you do a breakdown vid to see whats on the inside and to what extent these things can be serviced? Also its advertised as having 180mm of exposed stanchions size but only 140mm of actual travel though. Is this accurate? It would be interesting to find out in a travel test review. Thanks in advance.

    • @Dann651
      @Dann651 2 роки тому +1

      the old one (the one being used in this vid) has around 160mm of travel that you can actually use. There's a new one though, that actually has 180mm.

    • @ermioneslesbiana7367
      @ermioneslesbiana7367 7 місяців тому

      @@Dann651 hi, what is the new model? Or how to indentify?

  • @jypnklsw
    @jypnklsw 3 роки тому +1

    I think the hollow bolt holding the compression cartridge is the weakest link on this fork. It could break easily. Maybe it could be replaced
    by a standard m8 bolt.

  • @Jmattmccoy
    @Jmattmccoy 3 роки тому +2

    Can you do a bike check on your Chinese carbon bike?

  • @jcarlosgrg13
    @jcarlosgrg13 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastique, may i ask you what is the rear shock you have on that ebike please?

  • @mdraihan1067
    @mdraihan1067 3 роки тому +1

    hello!! Can you suggest this fork for enduro?? and do you make a video rebuild this fork??

  • @jckdnls9292
    @jckdnls9292 2 роки тому

    My current light set up was greatly improved by installing an accessory bar to the handle bar... light is centered... higher..can see further plus gives me greater detail / depth of roots/rocks

  • @MrXZiLE
    @MrXZiLE Рік тому +1

    hello.how is this fork now?did you run into some issues?long term review?

  • @ItsMorbinTime03
    @ItsMorbinTime03 2 роки тому

    I think that the Himalo fork is on Aion or Auron platform. They look almost the same

  • @joeytoribio2035
    @joeytoribio2035 3 роки тому

    I have this fork. just did a quick tear down on the lowers and they didn't come with foam rings. You may want to double check yours to see if this is just how the fork was built. There is a notch for a foam ring but they slots were empty. I ordered a pair as these are required to keep the stanchion lubricated.

    • @ridesafealways4929
      @ridesafealways4929 3 роки тому +1

      no bro. i bought foam rings for it. i just followed how to rebuild durolux video here in youtube and used appropriate oil.

    • @ridesafealways4929
      @ridesafealways4929 3 роки тому

      i also put 10ml 15wt oil on each lower leg bro to keep the foam rings soaked. put no more than 10ml or else the oil might forcefully enter the damper during full travel.

    • @joeytoribio2035
      @joeytoribio2035 3 роки тому

      @@ridesafealways4929 thanks for the info. I put 15ml oil in the lowers. I'll reduce it to 10ml. Haven't ridden it yet.

    • @rahatifaz5545
      @rahatifaz5545 Рік тому

      is the fork still ok bro?? i want to know about its durability. thanks

  • @butchl6403
    @butchl6403 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your content. As a winter project, I want to build 2 enduro bikes for my son and I. Im having a hard time finding a Chinese frame with 170mm travel to go with the fork you featured here in this video. Do you have a list of manufacturers that you refer to? I appreciate any insight you can provide. Thank you

  • @FranticGuitar88
    @FranticGuitar88 2 роки тому +1

    What is the actual travel of this fork ? For example Himalo claims that the 160mm model has only 130mm of real travel.

    • @Maker1000
      @Maker1000 2 роки тому

      About 160-165mm of real travel.

  • @sklivello
    @sklivello 3 роки тому +1

    Please evaluate the quality of the anodized legs. Will it last for years or months? Did you try to scratch the legs on the top? Where scratches does not mess a work of the fork.

  • @freedomofmotion
    @freedomofmotion 2 роки тому +1

    I've got some 190mm double shoulder forks coming. Anyone want a review?

    • @joelarmstrong6127
      @joelarmstrong6127 Рік тому

      Yes please. Do big drops.

    • @freedomofmotion
      @freedomofmotion Рік тому

      @@joelarmstrong6127 I sold the bike soon after the upgrade but they were really good. I was using them on a very heavy E Bike ( 50 kilos ) and they worked nicely for that, needed pressure and preload maxed out though ( I'm 80 kilo) with my set up I wouldn't trust them for big drops but but I done jumps onto flat maybe dropping 4 feet and they stood up fine.
      On a regular bike they'd probably be more than decent enough.

  • @PunxTV123
    @PunxTV123 Місяць тому

    update on this fork? this or bolany fork?

  • @Zara_edits12
    @Zara_edits12 3 роки тому +1

    Do these run the Suntour dust seals?? Or what is the OD on them?? Cheers

    • @teodorvangelov
      @teodorvangelov 2 роки тому

      The forks is copy of Suntour durolux 36, so probably the same dust seals like other forks with 46mm OD unlike Suntour's 35mm forks with 44mm OD😬.

  • @isaaccaris9530
    @isaaccaris9530 2 роки тому

    Hi, how is working this fork ,stil have black in the legs

  • @MsRaghav08
    @MsRaghav08 3 роки тому +1

    Hi mate,
    Thanks for your video, it helps. I’m waiting for my fork to arrive and test it out same in this video. Would you recommend any good AliExpress rear shocks?
    Cheers

    • @gravitycheckmtb
      @gravitycheckmtb  3 роки тому +1

      Best brand I’ve come crossed is the DNM shocks. Can be found on aliexpress and Amazon. Been running the same rear shock on both bikes for over a year.

    • @NS-zv9qf
      @NS-zv9qf 3 роки тому

      There are no front fork options on Ali - except for Manitou. Rear shocks DNM rear shocks are very high quality - you are getting something on par with fox or rock shox. But again unless going with Manitou - no options on Ali are sufficient.

  • @gianniverdicchio3182
    @gianniverdicchio3182 2 роки тому

    Salve, ho acquistato una forcella himalo simile. Va bene quasi a livello di una Fox simile di cui dispongo su una Orbea, ma già dal primo utilizzo trasuda olio sopra gli steli, sicuramente dipende dai paraoli, sai se si trovano in commercio come ricambi e dove reperirli? ti ringrazio, Alessandro

  • @TheHappyDIYGuy-ri8nb
    @TheHappyDIYGuy-ri8nb 6 місяців тому

    get a lapel, you should hollow and echo

  • @marklouieadame
    @marklouieadame Рік тому

    Do we have an update on this fork?

  • @fxhund4958
    @fxhund4958 2 роки тому

    kindly do a review of weapon cannon fork and speedone soldier😁

  • @hugaldolol
    @hugaldolol 3 роки тому +1

    Is it possible to install remote lockout on this fork?

    • @gravitycheckmtb
      @gravitycheckmtb  3 роки тому

      Yes. It comes in a lockout option for like $5 more

  • @chrispetzel873
    @chrispetzel873 3 роки тому +1

    What size brake rotors are you running with this setup?

    • @gravitycheckmtb
      @gravitycheckmtb  3 роки тому +2

      203 in the front and 180 rear. Takes a 189 front by default and requires and adaptor to run 203.

  • @twisteds2fast4u
    @twisteds2fast4u 3 роки тому

    I am currently looking for a new fork for my fat ebike. do you have any recommendations? it has a 135mm drop out and a tapered head tube.

  • @chrishorbatt3504
    @chrishorbatt3504 3 роки тому

    I liked your video. Lower cost forks arent for everyone, but thats why higher end ones are availible. They have a 140mm 36mm stantion fork availible now i think im going to try, 180mm seams like too much on a hardtail.

  • @arden1821
    @arden1821 3 роки тому +1

    Hello sir, do you have more details regarding on that fork? especially if it boost or not?

    • @arden1821
      @arden1821 3 роки тому

      Is the fork travel of the 36 can be adjusted to 160mm?

    • @gravitycheckmtb
      @gravitycheckmtb  3 роки тому +1

      This fork is Boost. I have seen other video of the ZTTO fork where volume reduces can be installed/removed. so yes it is possible. But I would recommend just going with the 160mm model from Himalo. Cheaper and less work. I have a review on that fork as well.

    • @joeytoribio2035
      @joeytoribio2035 3 роки тому

      @@arden1821 There is a top out spacer about 5mm thick just below the negative coil spring to cushion the fork on full extension. You could add another 20mm worth of spacers to shorten the travel. The actual travel is only 155mm even though the stanchion length is 180mm. I think I'm going to shorten my travel because my frame geometry was only meant for 130mm travel.

  • @racquealvaira881
    @racquealvaira881 3 роки тому

    Update of the performance of this fork to date thanks

  • @andi1831
    @andi1831 Рік тому

    First Impression is nice.

  • @enriquecepedacifuentes8163
    @enriquecepedacifuentes8163 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, Does anyone know how much this fork really travels?

    • @jckdnls9292
      @jckdnls9292 2 роки тому +1

      Travels about 165... I have the same fork .

  • @allanzkytv2540
    @allanzkytv2540 2 роки тому

    How's the fork sir until now, still working?

  • @xcydenham
    @xcydenham 3 роки тому +1

    is it true that this fork has an effective travel of 140mm only?

  • @FranBunnyFFXII
    @FranBunnyFFXII 3 роки тому

    I'm really curious of the durability of the Himalo forks. I just bought a 26inch doubleshoulder Himalo 680DH fork for my electric motorcycle build, and I'm wondering if it was the right choice. I got the air version with the 15x100mm Thru Axel.
    I got a Halo SAS wheel to go with it, and a nice high cooling 160mm disc brake rotor and a ZOOM Xtech hb100 hydro cable brake caliper.
    I've been crawling youtube trying to find Himalo fork fails and I cant seem to find any. I really dont need a fork failing trying to brake at 35mph+.

    • @mccwho
      @mccwho 3 роки тому

      keep us updated how it works out for you. I have been looking at the same double crown fork to upgrade my very old DH bike since it only had 80mm of travel and v-brakes. Yes it is old enough that disk brakes were not around yet.

    • @TE_53349
      @TE_53349 2 роки тому

      I have a pair of the dual crown himalo suspension and rode for a while no problems but i found the air bike dh forks better because they have more bolts for the crown to grab the stantions and just feels sturdier

  • @Miguell0307
    @Miguell0307 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, based on your videos I also have built an AliExpress only Bike 😅 is yours still working and the frame is not broken yet?

    • @gravitycheckmtb
      @gravitycheckmtb  3 роки тому +2

      All is good! To be honest I seldom have any issues with Aliexpress parts. Even the carbon frame is holding up well. The ZTTO fork leaking is the first issues I’ve had with Aliexpress components.

    • @Miguell0307
      @Miguell0307 3 роки тому

      @@gravitycheckmtb I built the bike with the himalo drift 32 fork… hopefully there will be no issues with that.
      Thanks for the fast answer!

  • @moose8425
    @moose8425 2 роки тому

    hai .. any update .on this fork .now?

  • @TechRender98
    @TechRender98 2 роки тому

    Is it serviceable?

  • @nacarino1785
    @nacarino1785 2 роки тому

    Sigue haciendo vídeos!

  • @ilya1998tnk
    @ilya1998tnk 2 роки тому

    Is it real 180mm travel?

  • @bjornelfsberg3518
    @bjornelfsberg3518 2 роки тому

    Is it 180 or 160 mm travel?

    • @gravitycheckmtb
      @gravitycheckmtb  2 роки тому

      They make a 160 and 180 version. This one is the 180mm version

  • @racquealvaira881
    @racquealvaira881 3 роки тому

    How about the service of this fork?

    • @ottavioionna61
      @ottavioionna61 3 роки тому

      20 euro you can buy the new cartridge on aliexpress

  • @rochadourao5829
    @rochadourao5829 2 роки тому

    Qual é o peso dessa suspensão amigo?

  • @markg3457
    @markg3457 3 роки тому +2

    Dude you really need to boost the audio. Every video I watch I can barely ever hear you speaking.

    • @gravitycheckmtb
      @gravitycheckmtb  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for letting me. I’ll work on that.

    • @Slunqmusic
      @Slunqmusic 3 роки тому

      @@gravitycheckmtb All you need is a cheap lavalier mic (little mic that clips onto your collar or wherever). $20.
      You might still need to balance your levels but you won't be fighting room acoustics any more.
      The audio when riding is good.
      Cheers for the reviews and whatnot.

  • @alessandrofiore3456
    @alessandrofiore3456 2 роки тому +1

    Prodotto scadente, dopo due utilizzi, trasuda olio dai foderi sugli steli ed il negozio himalo non è stato in grado di risolvere il problema. È un prodotto usa e getta

  • @mtbboy1993
    @mtbboy1993 3 роки тому

    your brake cable is installed wrong, it should be behind the leg to protect the cable in a crash. one crash can ruin the brake cable, at least common brake cables.
    but braided cables exist they will be more than twice the price but will be more durable.

  • @Eric.V.
    @Eric.V. 11 місяців тому

    Why not just ride a normal, human powered bike and not have any of these issues🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @NS-zv9qf
    @NS-zv9qf 3 роки тому +1

    You have to open and service the fork to do a legit review.

    • @gravitycheckmtb
      @gravitycheckmtb  3 роки тому

      Hardly.

    • @mtbboy1993
      @mtbboy1993 3 роки тому +1

      good idea. I pet on 140mm closed air cartridge and a closed damper cartridge, which you can't service, probably just lubricated with grease, no oil, maybe this one has oil, in lowers, who knows.
      but yes, this is not a legit review, it's just a first impressions, test ride, install video.
      but proper review would be nice, but this fork is trash.

  • @mtbboy1993
    @mtbboy1993 3 роки тому

    This fork is rediculous, as all of those copy cat forks, and they keep changing the names, and they keep doing illegal things, like using Trademarked names from other brands.
    The forks don't have proper internals just closed cartridges.
    I assume this fork has that too.
    Not a fork i would install on any bike. But with shortages now you got to do what you have to.
    I am sure I would not get along with it. I had a fox 36 and no this won't be anything like that only similarity will be the horrible creaking I guess, cus most forks are not made to take these loads well. Now I am testing Ext Era.
    But that's a top price class fork

    • @NS-zv9qf
      @NS-zv9qf 3 роки тому +1

      DNM can do rear shox - no budget front fork options are even remotely worth the money.

    • @mtbboy1993
      @mtbboy1993 3 роки тому

      @@NS-zv9qf I've not tried them, but if their shocks are done properly then that's a nice deal, as they do have dual air chamber shocks, so no volume reduction spacers. I've not tried their shocks. My first shock was Trek/Fox Drcv then I got a proper bike and now I have Ext Era but that's a premium shock with Wrc tech in it. I have spherical bearings too, my bike is Geometron G1 so quality German manufactured frame, but you don't have to have a expensive bike to have a decent bike. But I went for it, as I could and it was a long term investment, I won't buy a new enduro bike in a decade probably, mabye more will keep it until it dies. There are some brands That seem to make decent quality frames. And there is some nice suspension for less than the premium brands, but remember second hand is also an option. But now there is a shortage on forks here in Norway 🇳🇴 atleast.

    • @mtbboy1993
      @mtbboy1993 3 роки тому

      @@NS-zv9qf would be interesting to see the dnm shocks taken apart and explained pros and cons by somone who knows suspension well, and a service video. Mabye it exist i haven't seen one yet.

    • @mtbboy1993
      @mtbboy1993 3 роки тому

      @@NS-zv9qf depends what budget means😁 but yea, the knock off forks are a joke. But proper low budget friendly forks exist. Some by big brands some from smaller but yet famous brands. But even the pricy forks from Fox and Rock Shox are not always perfect as teet don't do deep quality check, and Dyno test, on every single fork, and fox don't always do proper job with grease so they over grease it alot of the time. That's massproction with assambly and quality control that is not up to my standards. So I try to have the best of the best on my bikes when possible. But Tha t level of quality control costs more money and takes more time. So takes slower to get product out then.

    • @jhamm6549
      @jhamm6549 3 роки тому +5

      Open or closed you still get oil cavitation... ones affordable and the other isn't. Maintenance is the real question here. Even if this fork lasts 1/3 of the time a name brand fork does (which is also made in Taiwan) you could buy 4 of these for the price of fox 36... fox makes good products no doubt but it's brainwashed fanatics like you that allow them to continue jacking the price up for their stuff.

  • @mtbboy1993
    @mtbboy1993 3 роки тому +1

    You can't really recommend this fork after few test rides, give it one year, or few months and you will see this fork is trash.
    just read the review by people who had issues, worn out stantions coating, blown damper.
    that's not something I would recommend. no surprise, I actually expected this, like on all the other copycat forks.

    • @gravitycheckmtb
      @gravitycheckmtb  3 роки тому +5

      I have tested the 160mm fork from Himalo for over a year with 0 issues. I am many other have not experienced what you say. I can’t find many reviews of the same issues with all major brands as well. Every brand is bound to have products that fail. You spend a lot of time on here hating for no reason. This product is clearly not for you, move on, you’re clearly to good for “budget”

    • @mtbboy1993
      @mtbboy1993 3 роки тому +1

      @@gravitycheckmtb most forks get horrible creaking in a year or two or few months, my Fox 36 did it sounded like I was snapping it in half, that's a pricy fork, I sold it, now will see if I will make Ext Era creak.
      But I read reviews of Sr Suntour duralix reviewer wrote sr suntour forks usually did not creak, so that's a good sign. Not tried one. But can't find any in stock, but they are cheaper than other more popular optiond. I am just sharing my conserns. I don't know how how far you pushed those forks. I have nothing agianst cheap stuff if it's actually good and safe and not a lie. But atleast this fork does not use Trademarked names from other brands. Seems like legs and crown is their own design. But not seen any strip down of these forks yet.

    • @mtbboy1993
      @mtbboy1993 3 роки тому

      @@gravitycheckmtb this fork seems to be new to the market so won't see much bad nor much good not much at all, that's common, thing sight chnage after a long time. But I put suspension tru hell. But now I hopefully have a fork that can handle it. I am not trying to be negative, yes those insidens might have been flukes, defective coating or seals and whatever but damper blowing up, scary. I have no clue wha tthe make their forks of or how, and not much info on them, but I am skeptic and critical, and careful, and dive deep into things. Most forks will handle gentle rising well, but don't do well on harsh stuff, but the 36 mm stanchions should help with stiffness. Did you experince any creaking? I did with 130mm Fox 32 on a trail bike, it was at 70 deg, but Fox 36 was even louder, but I ran it at 62 deg head angle at 170mm. But flawed crown design. I suspect you fork might get that issue too, but it might not it dwpwnda on several factors. I am not saying expensive is great and chepa is bad.

    • @mtbboy1993
      @mtbboy1993 3 роки тому

      @@gravitycheckmtb did it actually have 160mm travel? Or 140mm like this 180mm inner tube lenght as the call it. How do the knobs turn? Do they move smoothly, do they have clicks? Are they firm? Too firm? Too light? Do they stay secure or do they shift during riding, like Fox Grip did, awful, rough R terrain and fork would lockout. So zipties fixed that. But grip2 on fox 36 has firm clicks and requires some force to move, unessesary much effort, but ext feels good at the co presion knob and dials, but high-speed compression is smaller so will be less comfy 5o turn but Tha twill be the case on all forks. But budget forks don't have that adjustments, only have slow speed rebound and compression. But those are most important anyway, especially rebound which make wheel stick to the ground. But many cheap forks font have that, bad idea, good yours has.
      I see Dnm did a upside down fork which was a bad one, closed cartridge, and not good tolerances. That's a budget Brad as ppl sat, but mostly known for their shocks. But after looking at video of strip down i was not impressed. I rather go sr Suntour, Manitou, X fusion or any other fork secondhand. But hope the Himalo fork works for you.

    • @NS-zv9qf
      @NS-zv9qf 3 роки тому +2

      @@mtbboy1993 Get a rockshox lyrik, zeb or if you are trying to save money a Yari. Fox requires a lot of maintenance to stay smooth.