They have been dropping hints on their FB page. Seems pretty next level but is cyclo-cross really that extreme that they need suspension forks?
https://www.facebook.com/rockshox
http://www.bikerumor.com/2014/03/20/rockshox-hints-at-something-big-an-inverted-fork-design-a-cyclocross-specific-fork-a-fat-bike-fork/
Guesses on the new RockShox product?
Upside down carbon top XC fork. Cross will never go suspended as that would only add weight. Top guys resist disc brakes for that reason. Also cross courses are not really suspension courses if you know what I mean. Sand, soft surfaces and no jumps or drops. Suspension will not do anything really. Fat bike fork? I don't think the fat bike thing will go far enough that a suspension fork will be a seller in any real quantity. Plus fat bikes have really fat squishy tires so I don't think there would be much demand for suspension there either.
Debate? Bikes are made for riding not pushing.
Upside down carbon top XC fork. Cross will never go suspended as that would only add weight. Top guys resist disc brakes for that reason. Also cross courses are not really suspension courses if you know what I mean. Sand, soft surfaces and no jumps or drops. Suspension will not do anything really. Fat bike fork? I don't think the fat bike thing will go far enough that a suspension fork will be a seller in any real quantity. Plus fat bikes have really fat squishy tires so I don't think there would be much demand for suspension there either.
This.
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My prediction? This is an elaborate set-up for an April Fools joke.
inverted fork
"I know that heroes ride bicycles" - Joe Biden
Fat bike fork? I don't think the fat bike thing will go far enough that a suspension fork will be a seller in any real quantity. Plus fat bikes have really fat squishy tires so I don't think there would be much demand for suspension there either.
There are quite a few guys on the FB fat bike groups spending lots of time [HTML_REMOVED] money converting existing mtn bike forks for use on fat bikes. (Lefty, Maverick [HTML_REMOVED] Proflex/K2)
Fat bikes are a big deal in places with long winters.
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To be nice to the RS development crew, this is a very cool fork with respect to the chassis. Big weight loss, stiffness increase. Can't wait to see this tech move up to longer travel applications, with stanchion guards.
Wait one year before even thinking of purchasing one.
This!!
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"Upside down carbon top XC fork"
"Wait one year before even thinking of purchasing one." (at least)
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This!!
Unless it's a Pike. Then everyone rush out and buy one right away.
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