That stuff looks very promising. Only bummer is, no 170 or 180mm Lyrik anymore. At 165lbs a Zeb or 38 are too stiff and heavy for my liking (tried both and sold them, went back to 36 and Lyrik). They (flimsier forks) offer more comfort over a long riding day, if its rooty and off-camber and slippery and awkward. And when you are tired and not riding 100%.
When you are pinning it, the burly forks feel great and they bind noticeably less. But I get sore thumbs from the twisting motions at the bars (obstacles deflect the tire and stiff forks transfer that to bars more).
But that is just my experience :)
May 26, 2022, 2:44 p.m. - Znarf
That stuff looks very promising. Only bummer is, no 170 or 180mm Lyrik anymore. At 165lbs a Zeb or 38 are too stiff and heavy for my liking (tried both and sold them, went back to 36 and Lyrik). They (flimsier forks) offer more comfort over a long riding day, if its rooty and off-camber and slippery and awkward. And when you are tired and not riding 100%. When you are pinning it, the burly forks feel great and they bind noticeably less. But I get sore thumbs from the twisting motions at the bars (obstacles deflect the tire and stiff forks transfer that to bars more). But that is just my experience :)