CONCLUSION With a weight of just 1823 grams, the Formula Thirtyfive weighs the least, but is on a par with a Fox 36 in terms of stiffness. The Italian also has nothing to hide when it comes to function. None works more sensitively or offers more comfort, which ensures excellent traction. The effective compression damping also makes racers happy.
BIKE verdict SUPER
Price 988 Euro
Suspension travel¹/works specification157 mm/160 mm
Weight¹ 1823 g
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MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Setting options Spring stiffness via air pressure, rebound damping, compression damping, lockout hardness
Lowering/platform No/yes
Max. Ø disc/weight limit 203 mm/no
Available shafts Taper
Available dropouts 15 mm
MEASURED VALUES¹
Installation length 550 mm
Torsional rigidity 24.3 Nm/°
Brake rigidity 237.1 Nm/°
¹BIKE measured values (weight may include thru axle and remote lever. Lefty incl. Lefty-4All adapter).
²The BIKE judgement is independent of price. It is made up of the six criteria and is based on rounded values. BIKE judgements: super, very good, good, satisfactory, with weaknesses, unsatisfactory.
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