I just impulse-rented a Lauf True Grit
11-12-18, 07:04 PM
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11-13-18, 10:08 AM
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I'll bet the majority of the harsh ride you experienced is due to the tougher tires and the fact that the Lauf is a stiff carbon gravel race bike. If you're used to a laid back, extremely upright (looks like 0 saddle to bar drop) steel touring/gravel rig with ultra-cushy Compass tires and a wide Brooks saddle pretty much anything is going to feel harsh.
Also, I feel Lauf fork is likely hype. Undamped suspension is largely worthless.
Also, I feel Lauf fork is likely hype. Undamped suspension is largely worthless.
11-13-18, 11:49 AM
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Thanks for the review! I wondered how well an undamped spring might work in the real world. (They don't work very well on a car or motorcycle. Why would a bicycle be different?)
The "professional" reviewers all acted as if they loved these forks. But then, they act as if they love EVERY product. Again, thanks for a competing viewpoint!
The "professional" reviewers all acted as if they loved these forks. But then, they act as if they love EVERY product. Again, thanks for a competing viewpoint!
11-13-18, 12:28 PM
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It's good for micro bumps but big stuff air suspension is best like the Lefty Oliver, MRP Baxter, Fox AX. The Baxter is $640 right now at Jenson which is not a bad price at all.
