As the arms race of mountain bike technology has progressed, it’s unsurprising that prices have risen rapidly too. With its new R2C2 damper and a beefier chassis, SR Suntour has breathed new life into the 160-180mm Durolux fork, with features seen on big name forks but without a huge price tag.
The stanchion diameter has been boosted up by 1mm to 36mm for this 650b-only model to increase stiffness. Meanwhile the magnesium lowers have a number of neat features, not least an integrated mudguard and quick-service ports for adding lube to the foam rings below the seals using a RockShox Reverb-style bleed syringe.
Adapters allow you to convert the fork for 15 or 20mm axles and the quick release thru-axle is easy and fast to use once you’ve got the knack. You can also adjust the travel of the fork internally from 160 to 180mm in 10mm increments using clip-on spacers. A really neat touch is that the travel adjustment spacers also double up as the air volume adjust spacers, allowing you to tune how progressive the fork is. As well as the fixed travel model, a travel adjustable 180-140mm unit is available.
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The big news is elsewhere however. While it will be available with the less adjustable RC2 or RC dampers, an all-new R2C2 damper promises high performance paired to easy user serviceability and long-term durability.
Not getting bladdered
Simple to service
Ride impressions
You can read more at BikeRadar.com
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