Lauf Fork?

[CAAD4]

SPD?

[Eldron]

back to the story, how has Lauf forks done? You'd think they would either be a success or the fad would die down and they'd disappear. It's hard to remain a unique niche product with so many trusted alternatives.

 

They're totally unique, and i don't see any copy cats out there.

does any manufacturer large spec a model with them, even design around them?

I reckon the gravel market will help their sales. I've seen a few "bespoke" gravellers with a Lauf option.

 

There will always be a place for a lightweight short travel low maintenance fork I reckon. Perfect fork for ultra distance racing in my opinion.

[Wayne pudding Mol]

There are several "fringe" alternative systems, this being one.  I'm sure it has a small following of disciples, but for me I think its name says it all. 

what bike do you ride pygaschmyga?  a fringe manufacturer by any chance?

[Wayne pudding Mol]

back to the story, how has Lauf forks done? You'd think they would either be a success or the fad would die down and they'd disappear. It's hard to remain a unique niche product with so many trusted alternatives.

 

They're totally unique, and i don't see any copy cats out there.

does any manufacturer large spec a model with them, even design around them?

I have a German Answer fork on my gravel hardtail - I don't think it's specced on any bike and its awesome and 1108 or 1180 grams - given the impressive results of that gamble, I'm happy to try the lauf - I will admit I'm soft, I found my cannondale slate a bit harsh on the gravel I ride - I will try the lauf on my Open first, just so I can weigh in below 7.5 on a large hardtail.  Watch this space for an honest review from an average at best rider.

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Did not realise there are that many rad people from that side of the world on the hub! 

 

We got a van at Island lake so visit the area regularly!

happy to ride with you - I'm around from 30th of december but it better be a rest day for you - I think we ride at vastly different paces - I can see you van from my house, think there's a squatter in it after the fires we've had here

[RocknRolla]

I used to Lauf so much at all the puns the sherriff I made about the name of this weird looking fork...

[Velouria]

 for a lightweight short travel low  no maintenance fork I reckon ...

[Eldron]

When did they start making frames? I like!

 

https://shop.laufforks.com/product-category/bikes/

[Hairy]

Like a Lauff, just with damping?

 

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/trust-performances-the-message-carbon-fiber-linkage-fork.html

 

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Like a Lauff, just with damping?

 

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/trust-performances-the-message-carbon-fiber-linkage-fork.html

 

And only 2700 dollars, plus shipping, bargain

[Hairy]

Hey, you saving cash by not having to buy your wife shoes, so all should be "OK"

And only 2700 dollars, plus shipping, bargain

[Velouria]

Like a Lauff, just with damping?

 

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/trust-performances-the-message-carbon-fiber-linkage-fork.html

 

Some interesting forks there:

 

[Pure Savage]

happy to ride with you - I'm around from 30th of december but it better be a rest day for you - I think we ride at vastly different paces - I can see you van from my house, think there's a squatter in it after the fires we've had here

My van is at George woonwans at the moment after Xmas someone broke in looking for my gin, pfff think I would leave my craft gin in the van, must be crazy!!

[Cippo]

[Wayne pudding Mol]

was going to post this  - watched it this weekend - had no idea they were based in Iceland and loved the fact that the pub and coffee section is bigger than their office space - have yet to start the Lauf project as I'm waiting for my frame to come back from painting - going to be a cheap build as I have all the parts - the horror on the 'dale' acolytes face will be the most enjoyable part of the build as the lefty gets tossed in the bin in favour of the Lauf

[Hairy]

Well this is fantastic!