Owen's been out riding a Fox 36-equipped Orbea Occam against his Fox 34-equipped Canyon Lux Trail. Can he feel the difference between the 2 suspension forks in a host of real-world scenarios out on the trail? Does the diameter of these forks make a difference to the ride, and is the stiffness of the chassis everything? Let's dig in and find out.
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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Do We All Need A Stiff Fork Chassis?
01:12 - Anatomy of a Suspension Fork
02:36 - Braking Load Test Explained
03:18 - Rotational Load Test Explained
05:34 - Rider Weight
06:25 - Flex
08:03 - Ride Experience
09:39 - Owen's Impressions on the 34 & 36
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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Do We All Need A Stiff Fork Chassis?
01:12 - Anatomy of a Suspension Fork
02:36 - Braking Load Test Explained
03:18 - Rotational Load Test Explained
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09:39 - Owen's Impressions on the 34 & 36
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???? Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist ???? https://gmbn.tech/editorschoice
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???? Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound ????
A Step Back - Shiruky
Flowing with the Tides - VELDA
Sjnulltjie - Felix Johansson Carne
Distant Echoes - Toby Tranter
#gmbntech #gmbn #mtb #mountainbiking #suspension #fork #mtbsuspension
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