CONCLUSION Fair in price, good in stiffness and also quite light thanks to the one-piece stem/crown connection. In addition, the Trace is very easy to set up thanks to the air pressure recommendation printed on the fork and only rebound adjustment. The fork is very sensitive off-road. Only sporty riders will miss some back pressure due to the lack of compression damping.
BIKE judgement VERY GOOD
Price 699 Euro
Suspension travel¹/works specification 138 mm/140 mm
Weight¹ 1917 g
Info www.xfusionshox.com
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Setting options Spring stiffness via air pressure, rebound
Lowering/platform No/yes
Max. Ø disc/weight limit 203 mm/no
Available shafts 1 1/8", taper
Available dropouts 15 mm
MEASURED VALUES¹
Installation length 545 mm
Torsional rigidity 26 Nm/°
Brake rigidity 230 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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