[Closed] Travel adjust forks

The 2-position TALAS seems a big step forward over the old 3-position version, I've not used it enough to have a really set opinion but it seems to have lost most of hte performance drop that you used to get over the equivalent Float.

What do you actually want it to do? If it's just a quick drop for climbing then TALAS and dual position are ideal. But if you want a genuinely multi-height fork, frinstance you want to do a lot of riding at 120mm not just simple climbing, then there's no substitute for U-turn IMO, it's more cumbersome but it genuinely is a fork that works as it should at all heights, and o'course it's infinitely adjustable.

I have had the old 3 position talas myself and wasn't impressed, yes i want to drop travel for climbing.
there have been a few negatives for the rockshox dual position?
don't want u-turn too much faff winding up or down.
Marzocchi?
Dt swiss?
Magura?

Northwind - Member
What do you actually want it to do?

Hits the nail on the head - the different systems are each good for different situations. Of the systems I've tried, U-turn seems to have the least effect on the feel of a fork, and allows fine tuning (in 3mm increments or thereabouts). I don't find it a faff to wind/unwind, reaching and adjusting only takes a few seconds once you're used to it - YMMV though.

I have Magura Thors. I've never figured out if they're supposed to be infinitely adjustable, I either have them at 150mm (most of the time) or down to 110mm for climbing.
Very plush, very easy to do a simple re-lube service, very light and very stiff.

Very quick adjustment, although you do need to wheelie to get the forks to extend, and the actuation cable and mech can get a little sticky over time, especially if its not used much.

jonny rocky mountain - Member

there have been a few negatives for the rockshox dual position?
don't want u-turn too much faff winding up or down.

The new dual position isn't the same as the old, terrible 2-step which was famous for failing (mine blew up before I ever rode it!) I've seen a couple of reports of failure but nothing that'd make me worry.

People say u-turn is a faff, I don't understand that tbh. Sure it's more work than flipping a switch but it takes me 6 turns from top to bottom IIRC- that takes seconds to do, and I can do it while riding.

I've got some 2012 TALAS 150/120 RLC and they are fab. Can't tell the difference between them and the Floats in terms of performance.

I'm flogging (well, that is someone said they were gonna buy them but I haven't heard since) some DT Swiss EXM150 with travel adjust if you fancy. They also work well and look proper stealth in black.

EDIT: Actually it could have been you since his name was Jonny too.

It was you slow boy dickie, but still a bit unsure about the DT Swiss? Some good and bad reports?
So mulling options over, just wondering if DT are that good why you on the talas? Not quizzing you but are the talas better?

I recently bought some RS Sektor DPC 120/150.

The system works really well. Just set the dial and push down to change the travel.

Cheap as chips from bike24.Bonus.

Never understood why some people think that U-Turn is a faff, it really isn't.

I'm reminded of those people who used to insist that Flow bindings were great because you saved 'so much time' at the top of lifts....hmmm, and what were you planning on doing with those extra 3 seconds?!

I have u turn revs and talas fox. Given the choice again I'd go with neither nor lockout as I don't use them and it adds something else to break or be set wrong. Always forgot to wind them out when going back down hill. Simple is best.

Never understood why some people think that U-Turn is a faff, it really isn't.

It's not a faff but when I had them I would have to stop, adjust and go. Yep a few seconds but with the DPC thingy on the RS I don't have to stop, just reach down and flick the dial, quick bounce and I'm set.

If I am going up in 120 I can flick it to 150 while I am going up so when I get to a down hill bit I don't have to touch the dial just bounce the forks and it's back to 150 for the gnar!

I have had coil sectors before and I didn't like (I'm not a fan of coil)
Thanks though

Jonny, I use the TALAS because they have a tapered head tube, though if I'm honest I probably prefer the Fox but that could be just branding and marketing BS. I could probably sell either but the TALAS are 2012 so I would be looking for £450 instead of £300 for the DT Swiss. Email me if you are interested and good luck with your purchase decision.

I have had coil sectors before and I didn't like (I'm not a fan of coil)
Thanks though

No worries dude, I think the same system is available in air too(revs).

Come on guys
Anymore comments on travel adjust forks, which ones and why

OK so used
RS Pikes with U-Turn
Original Fox 36 TALAS
2 Different Marz ETA forks (AM1 & 55)
1 Marz ATA

The best system for lockdown,HA change was ETA. 1 Switch down quick flick for fully up and active, can be done at high speed. You can't unwind 40mm of travel on U-Turn on the fly when you suddenly go *#'£ I Need More!!

Best for riding while Travel Adjusted was the wind downs (U Turn/Old TALAS/ATA) as the fork remained active at that travel so was fine to ride through small rough stuff.

The new Fox TALAS should hit the ETA simplicity/speed and the Active everywhere points.

The last point though is TA forks seem a bit last year as it were. They served a great purpose for longer travel bikes that wouldn't climb well at 150/160mm Front travel.
Looking at more modern frames I don't see myself getting a travel adjust fork on a new bike. (Blur LTc looking fav right now) Not many I have demo'd recently that felt needed it.

I cant think of any negatives about my u-turn revs. 30mm of adjustment between 120 and 150mm. As above, the fork seems just as active where ever they're set to. I guess the adjustment takes a few seconds longer than the other types, but I dont constantly alter them so its not an issue. I just set them in the morning for the type of riding im doing and leave them alone.