Manitou Minute Expert 29″ Fork
Manitou forks used to be ahead of their time, so how does their current Minute Expert measure up to today’s competition?
Forks & Shocks
2017 Fox 32 SC Fork
The new Fox 32 SC is the lightest and stiffest XC race fork we’ve ridden, and the price kills the competition
2nd Look: MRP Loop TR 29″ Fork
The MRP Loop has the best combination of stiffness, suspension performance, and tunability we’ve found in a 32mm stationed fork, and is still pretty competitive on price.
2nd Look: RockShox Reba RL 29″
The RockShox Reba RL is a competent 29″ fork and a good value in the 120mm travel category.
MRP Loop TR 29″ Fork
The MRP Loop TR delivers a really nice balance of weight, stiffness, performance, and price.
BOS Idylle Rare Air FCV Fork
The BOS Idylle Rare Air FCV Fork has the best action of any fork that our bike editor has ridden (DH or otherwise).
DT Swiss OPM O.D.L. 120 29″ Fork
Next up in our 29’er fork series: the DT Swiss OPM O.D.L. 120 is a lightweight, progressive fork that handles big hits well.
RockShox Reba RL 29″
The 29″ RockShox Reba RL is a lightweight fork that falls on the less expensive end of the spectrum.
Vs. Review: 29’er Forks
We’re pitting 5 of the top 29’er trail forks on the market against each other.
2015 Fox 36 Float 26 160 FIT RC2 Fork
The redesigned 2015 Fox 36 Float is better than ever. If you’re looking for a stiff, fully adjustable mid-travel fork with a supple feel, this may be the best in class.
2015 Fox 34 Float 26 160 FIT CTD Fork
Fox has redesigned a number of their forks for 2015, and the new 34 Float may be the best in its class.
RockShox Pike RCT3
The Rockshox Pike’s low weight and great adjustability set the standard for trailbike forks.
Interbike Roundup
A look at some of the noteworthy new products we played with during the Interbike demo days, including the DVO Emerald fork, the Thomson dropper post, and the Smith Optics Forefront helmet.
Avalanche Chubie Rear Shock
The Avalanche Chubie rear shock can turn a long-travel trail bike into a mini-downhill machine that can also be pedaled uphill as fast as many short-travel trail bikes. It’s a durable, adjustable, high-performance upgrade.
2013 Fox 34 TALAS 26 FIT CTD Fork
Fox now includes their CTD damper system on ALL of their 34mm and 32mm forks. So is that a good thing or bad thing? Blister’s Noah Bodman weighs in.
RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Shock
The RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 is basically the best air shock that reviewer Kevin Bazar has ever ridden on any trail bike.
2012 Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO V2 Fork
Marshal Olson has this to say about the 2012 Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO V2 fork: “Go sell your hunk of junk and buy one.”
Well, then.
Marzocchi 55 Micro Ti Fork
The Marzocchi 55 Micro Ti is a smooth, reasonably light fork with good feel, though reviewer Marshal Olson did hit one snag with the axle.
Niner Bikes Carbon Rigid Fork
The Niner Bikes Carbon Rigid Fork steers great on hard-packed trails and climbs technical terrain incredibly well, but it didn’t offer the control or smoothness that reviewer Marshal Olson looks for when he decides to ride rigid.