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Is it a bit shit? I can only find one review and it doesn’t paint the fork in a very good light. It’s on a full build I’m looking at so just after some real world feedback. How does it compare to a Pike or Revelation for example.
Thanks in advance for any input.
Not played with a Raven. I had an early Ribbon though, which I was impressed with... Small bump performance not as good as Rockshox for sure, but much better midstroke support.
Had a coil version briefly on my next bike... Didn't get on with that, it was great at absorbing the trail, but it was a complete hoover I found! No matter if I ran the rebound fully open, it was still too slow and the bike liked staying firmly planted on the ground all the time as a result. Didn't suit me at all sadly.
The Raven seems to just be an Air Ribbon but without the MRP Ramp control cartridge... I wouldn't rule it out if the budget is right, just expect to run minimal volume spacers for a more linear feel and use the low speed compression adjust to dial out fork dive to suit I'd say. 👍🏻
I’ve just bought a Titus Fireline with one on it - first proper ride tonight. It feels nice on my shakedown - hopefully the seals will loosen up with a proper ride (reviews say it does)
The rebound and LSC seem to work and have plenty of adjustment. +/- air should allow plenty of adjustability.
I bought an On-One Big Dog with one recently and have now had a few rides on it. 29er, currently set with 130mm travel.
First ride, it was pretty terrible. I hadn't set it up at that stage and once I had set the upper and lower pressure and the rebound per MRP's recommendation it was much, much better. I can't compare it to a recent Pike or Revelation, but my experience largely fits with this review:
https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/mrp-simplifies-tuning-on-the-all-mountain-raven-fork-review/