Ohlins fork - for realz
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looks cool! $3,500 MSRP like the MX ones or what?
you've said too much already
Everyone knows it's really a Stratos.
No, probably more
IIRC some of those had carbon fiber uppers...
Ohhh, I'd really love to see CF on DH forks again!
I wonder if it's just R&D and we'll never see a production version (like the inverted FOX). Would be nice to have some other USD options than Dorado and DVO.
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$5 says its gonna have a proprietary steerer tube size for specialized.
The axle already looks proprietary. The E150 DC fork used to have a 25mm axle IIRC...
hahah this ^
I think you said too much!
two clicks too much!
this is why i love this forum.
It's going to become available and Monkeys who can afford it are going to say it's the best fork ever made and those who can't afford it are going to say it's the biggest waste of money and didn't live up to expectations.
Status Quo.
Status Quo.
just like Di2 XTR
ftfy.
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Stratos Quo?
There reaches a point when the bikes are good enough. ie the cost increase does not match the performance increase. Oneup Components FTW
i cannot get this thing out of my head, this thread reminds me of this bike.. i actually saw one not too long ago, theyre weird (sorry, probably not cool, and i know no one cares. i dont get out much.)
man that spesh suspension was horrible. they sued stratos out of existence and that was all they delivered. 
Löts öf... It's an Öhlins after all...
not sure if you guys watch it, but the stars remind me of the show 'review'. a good laugh when i need to feel better about myself.
That's a personal decision based in part on ability/desire to pay. Bikes will continue to evolve and some people will continue to pay what other people think are ridiculous amounts for marginal/limited gains.
Oneup is actually a good example. Great option for those on a limited budget, but not flawless. Most will agree that XX-1 or X0-1 are better systems if cost is not a factor. But whether it's worth it is up to you.
Also technology normally tickle down so stuff at cheaper price points get better too. I high quality player in the industry should be a good thing.
Steve Jones over at Dirt Magazine takes a tour of the Ohlins factory and has a look at the prototype fork
http://dirtmountainbike.com/longform/inside-ohlins-prototype-dh-fork#lvZVTQ317Y3SJqHC.97
and check out the new Hillbilly tires on that demo.
http://dirtmountainbike.com/longform/inside-ohlins-prototype-dh-fork#lvZVTQ317Y3SJqHC.97
and check out the new Hillbilly tires on that demo.
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So the first reviews will be great but then people will realize the lubrication the fork is supplied with is only enough for the forums can we slam the product or simply buy more lube?
Bos lube is a secret. I suppose it is same for ohlins lube.
The most important part of whole assemblage of fork.
The most important part of whole assemblage of fork.
And the secret is...there is no lube!