T-Bob Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Looks like CX is heading back to the world of sus' with Cannondale releasing this little beauty. I remember the old Rockshox attempts for Paris Roubaix and they fell away pretty quickly in favour of 3 layers of bar tape. This how ever looks a load of fun. http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/06/19-659x440.jpg full article over @ Velonews here.
T-Bob Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/06/4-659x440.jpg
rock Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 disc brakes and suspension on a cross bike?? someones turning in their grave right now. me? I likes.
the nerd Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I love it... Imagine the height those dudes will be able to get now!!??
T-Bob Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 Seems like it's a good way for Cannondale to get rid of those 26'r lefties they had gathering dust. http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2015/06/61-659x440.jpg
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 how much travel you reckon? 60-80mm?100mm... says on the side if you look carefully
T-Bob Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 how much travel you reckon? 60-80mm? Apparently they down tuned it to between 35 and 45mm. Question though, isn't the leftie a pain in the arse to change a wheel quickly at the best of times? Not going to be so hot in the frantic world of CX racing... that and currently sus' forks aren't allowed in UCI events. Well, neither were disc brakes.
NicoBoshoff Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I can see this starting to make an appearance at some ultra's in SA.
rock Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 100mm... says on the side if you look carefully that's just old parts from a 26er fork. This is still proto.
rock Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 from the article While the exact travel of the fork is unknown, we expect it to be very minimal, only smoothing out small vibrations in the race course
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 from the article While the exact travel of the fork is unknown, we expect it to be very minimal, only smoothing out small vibrations in the race course Far rather have this than that Laufable contraption
Ryanpmb Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Dunno man... Think my grave would be one of the ones mentioned by rock. I appreciate the 'pushing the boundaries' and 'trying new things' thought process but it's not for me. I lefty rigid carbon fork would get more of my attention...
gummibear Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 If you need suspension for CX, I suggest you try another sport!
DIPSLICK Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 I WONT SAY I WONT BUY ONE SOONER OR LATER,,,,BUT IM STILL TRYING TO GET MY HEAD AROUND THESE BIKESsomeone like gummi who knows please explain why i should buy a road bike for off road especially since i have both, and i have a lekke commuter ???? ME NO VERSTAAN
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