vincent713
Active Member
This is interesting, I'm wondering if mine use air because I hear a hissing sound when I go over bumps and cracks.
Biktrix Juggernaut review
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This is interesting, I'm wondering if mine use air because I hear a hissing sound when I go over bumps and cracks.
PJungnitsch
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In the fork basically you need something for suspension (to absorb hits) and something for dampening (so the fork doesn't bounce around). Most forks use a metal spring for the suspension, and oil being pushed through restrictions for dampening. Some use air as a spring, lighter, easier to vary, but potentially more troublesome as it can leak. If so you'd have an air pressure valve somewhere. The very cheapest ones, like this one I think, use a spring for suspension and just friction for dampening.
pxpaulx
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Yeah like PJ said, air suspension are generally high end and you'd most likely know it was an air suspension fork! They do require filling via a pump through a valve as well.
vincent713
Active Member
Mine most likely have a spring, how do I know which kind of dampening my fork utilize?
PJungnitsch
Member
I was wondering myself how mine functioned. If you have a name brand and model you could google the specs, it's a bit harder with no-name units.
PJungnitsch
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The fork is here:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/prom...sion-fork-Beach-Cruiser-fork/32280079915.html
$60 plus another $60 in shipping
I've got the smaller 10.4 battery with the 750 w motor. After I go to work and back, about 20km/13 miles, the battery shows about half. No idea though how much farther it will actually go. That's at 10psi, pedaling though a decent sized valley.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/prom...sion-fork-Beach-Cruiser-fork/32280079915.html
$60 plus another $60 in shipping
I've got the smaller 10.4 battery with the 750 w motor. After I go to work and back, about 20km/13 miles, the battery shows about half. No idea though how much farther it will actually go. That's at 10psi, pedaling though a decent sized valley.
Islander
New Member
What brakes did you order @tinasdude mechanical or hydraulic? The hydraulic brake shoes on my front wheel needed adjustment, rubbing too much on the rotor.
I'm thinking about shock forks too my hands were numb after 10k ride no gloves. Front tire 8 psi rear tire 10 psi.
I have the 750 watt motor with battery upgrade goes up inclines that I don't want to hike up.
Battery still on first charge.
I'm thinking about shock forks too my hands were numb after 10k ride no gloves. Front tire 8 psi rear tire 10 psi.
I have the 750 watt motor with battery upgrade goes up inclines that I don't want to hike up.
Battery still on first charge.
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I believe I am getting the hydraulic brakes. Thanks for the susp fork link . there was another for 120 and free shipping. Same fork I believe on ebay for 140. I will pay the extra 20 bucks to be able to go through pay pal. There is a thread on mtbr about the fork http://forums.mtbr.com/fat-bikes/cheap-suspension-fork-my-fat-bike-949740-2.html. I am getting one to soften the ride, not bomb down a mountain, so I am thinking this fork will be OK
I got the 750W with battery upgrade. Almost have to treat the battery like a baby to get the most use out of it. I live in the south, high heat and humidity, so I guess my battery life will be shorter. Definitely will have to make a place for it inside when not in use. In something fireproof just to be safe. http://www.juicybike.co.uk/care-tips-for-ebike-batteries. But I won't be awaiting ideal temps to ride. The e-bike will create a nice breeze I bet. Can't wait. Hurry up with my bike Roshan! lol. They have been great to deal with. Looking forward to my Jugs arrival.
Islander. This may be another alternative in the future. http://www.gizmag.com/bam-city-shock-absorbing-handlebar/36298/
PJungnitsch
Member
Yeah, I thought it was interesting, what appears to be the same fork is either $60 plus $60 shipping with one outfit or $120 plus free shipping with another. As they appeared to be the same unit for the same end price I went with the 60 plus 60 option as they shipped DHL (actually Fedex), so I had tracking and the fork arrived in a week. The zero option is the postal network, which apparently is much slower. Although I did end up paying another $14.00 for border fees. You may want to check how the ebay option ships.
I got this one delivered for about 80 bucks from Europe. I would like to buy from US, but when they want 30-50 more, that's rediculous. It is adjustable. It will be just the ticket for the Juggernaut.
Sorry I don't remember which vendor I got it from. Found them google searching
Think I got it from bikediscount.de.com http://www.bike-discount.de
pxpaulx
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I think I ended up ordering mine from there too - was $77 with the extra heavier duty spring and arrived in a week, not bad.
PJungnitsch
Member
Pretty sweet deal compared to Bodyfloat, Thudbuster, etc. How would it compare to a basic telescopic type? I find mine 'takes the edge off' but is not cushy by any means.
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