MajG Posted September 27, 2020 Share What you guys views in forks socks or experience if any? Anything negative besides how it doesnt look too sexy on the bike? Seems like idea behind it makes sense to protect it from mud gravel n stones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 27, 2020 Share A great way to trap dirt and grime between your "socks" and stanchion and then to wear away at the metal in time........... vanniri, Me rida my bicycle and Dusty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted September 27, 2020 Share Yup. What Hairy said. Great way to grind away your stanchions and also affect the workings of the work to a certain extent. Suspension manufacturers spent tons on developing the seals etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted September 27, 2020 Share They certainly have there place, but not on a bicycle. Have used them on my dual sport motorbike and there they work well. There you talking hard chroming and a lot more weight and inertia. I would expect that to start with, they would have some effect on small bump compliance on your bike, then the wear and tear on your stanchions, especially aluminium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleming Posted September 27, 2020 Share Seems like good protection while transporting the bike but as others have said, not ideal due to dust getting trapped inside. This was tried in the 90s. Edited September 27, 2020 by Fleming Me rida my bicycle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajG Posted September 27, 2020 Share Yeah i figured it could affect the stanchions or operation of the shocks. Appreciate the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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