remote lockout on front forks

[LONE TWO]

At the recent WC the commentators said that Nino had a device on his handle bars that allow him to adjust the lockout on his front fork to assist him on the climbs.

 

Is this beneficial or just a nice feature? been contemplating it since then

[rouxtjie]

I like my lockout, some don't

 

If you going to get one, RS hydraulic is the only one that will stay troublefree(closed system, so no grime and dirt making the mech sticky)

[MrJacques]

I took mine off as I didn't use it, and sometimes I forgot to unlock it again. I think unless it's a really smooth climb I would rather have it unlocked.

[Eugene]

It's nothing new, lots of forks come with remote lockout. Personally, I feel it's just another item to clog up your handlebar. The normal remote lever is withi reach on the fork crown anyway.

[RexFuzzle]

I use mine often- stops the bouncing on the uphills from peddling hard.

[scotty]

I have remote lock on my HT and love it, sections not too bumpy i engage lock out and away i go.

[Mojoman]

I had the bar mounted lock out for my Reba, what I did notice is that if you are not careful and flip the bike over to take off a wheel etc, it catches in the ground and scuffs up pretty easily. I think they are around R500 or so.

[LONE TWO]

sorry I maybe worded it incorrectly.

 

I have lockout on my forks but thinking of putting the "switch" on my handle bars. Is it a good idea?

[Hennie VR]

Mine locks out automatically and compress when things get bumpy.

 

Gotta love these brain forks

Nino is so far behind the times

[flat29]

can you use it on a reba rl. Can you install it yourself. The hydraulic unit

[LONE TWO]

haha I wish mine did that but hey guess I might have to settle for 2nd best for a change

[LONE TWO]

flat29 I have seen some quite innovative DIY solutions on you tube. Just trying to figure out of its a good idea first before I do abit more research.

[scotty]

My Reba is locked from bar, last thing i want to do is fiddle with the lockout on the shock going over bumpy sections. But as Mojoman states, careful when tipping bike as the remote could get damaged.

[Hennie VR]

Look. I love my fork and if I had to replace it or change to a different wheel size bike I would probably buy another brain fork but I must also say that it does give you a harsher ride.

 

I will also add that I rode my brothers bike which has a sid fork with remote lockout and on his bike I would rather leave the fork unlocked even on the uphills. You have to constantly remind yourself to unlock the fork thus I feel its not worth it. You gain more traction anyway by leaving it unlocked. I would rather say look at the air pressure you are running in your fork (If its a air fork) and play around with that to perhaps firm up the suspension and see how it influences your ride. You will however lose comfort and traction and gain a bit of power.

[BushGoblin]

Spez RockShok Brain, it does the thinking for me so that i can concentrate on staying upright...

Edited September 18, 2013 by BushGoblin

[LONE TWO]

Thanks Hennie VR for the input much appreciated