The DW Link is noticably different from the off. It's probably most noticable when climbing – under pedalling, the bike sits up rather than sagging into it's travel, giving a better position and meaning you can run longer forks without the need to wind in

Strangely my 03 Horst link seems to sit up under pedalling during climbing and has never sagged in its travel.

I reckon any well designed suspension system performs much like another.

well you best deflate it a little,upon. ;O)

Im jealous. My next build is definitely a full-sus.

Just got my DW spot in raw & absolutely love it. Pretty much like V10's piccy but medium(thanks Luke -it's fantastic). Have ridden hl spot & owned non hl spot – DW far outperforms them both imo

New Proto RFX DW Link

I currently a horst link 5-spot and I'm gonna get a DW. Things is i'm completely torn whether to get a 5 spot or a flux next!

Strangely my 03 Horst link seems to sit up under pedalling during climbing and has never sagged in its travel

While I love my Horst Turner, that is not the way I'd describe it. For me, it sinks quite noticeably into it's travel. It's still an excellent climber, but does lack an immediate response under power.
I've not tried a DW link one yet though, so I will reserve judgement.

i've owned 2 HL turners, briefly owned a tnt, and now own an HL flux. i didn't think the change would be that noticible. but it is. climbs better, feels taughter, unfortunately now overwhelms the fork and i think i need 120mm 😀

be aware that guides in spain riding 5 Spots for the last 6 years, virtually every day, being the HL, TNT and now DWL suggest there's almost no discernible difference between the characteristics of the linkage systems…..and these guys ride hard every day !

And yet the Nicolais are soooooooooooo much better 🙄

Just got my DW spot in raw & absolutely love it. Pretty much like V10's piccy but medium(thanks Luke -it's fantastic). Have ridden hl spot & owned non hl spot – DW far outperforms them both imo

No problem, glad your enjoying it, cheers for the help with the tyres by the way, i was dying on my feet the day you came to collect it! 😳

Hey Al, do you think my riding experience would have been so much better if I rode whatever TLR suggests 😆

All I need now is a Beamer or an Impreza to complete the stroker look 8)

My bike goes BOING!

Toons, i'm looking for a 160 travel full sus right now (testing an alpine 160 in a week for 2 days)

you sir have stopped me looking, i saw the OLD "new" rfx which looked like a 5 spot with a bolt though axle but THAT sir is PORN!!!

starting saving….

toons this was the old one!! YUKKK

No, the Nicolai's just ride 'right'………

HL works, why change ? 😀

fwiw, i was holding out for the DWL RFX but daft rear axle system, cone head and fugliness are somewhat off-putting…..

Got ya, the new new proto dw rfx, does look v nice.

I've got a DW 5 spot and very very happy with it, but this has turned my head!!

TLR, having previously owned a Helius FR and now a DW Spot, I can safely say that the Turner has a much better suspension action.

daft rear axle?? the rear was a 12mm 135 now seams to be a 12mm 142!! WTF!! 142 so thats a DH rear hub now is it?
142 never seen that size before..

bigdug – i'd expect you to say that.

You need to do a little more research!

http://www.syntaceusa.com/index.cfm?pid=3&pk=1668

Hope and a like are making adapters to fit existing hubs

Just as I would expect you would say the Nicolai is better 😉

Out of interest why did you upgrade to a CCDB?

toons that mean i can run my pro2 with adapters! (stop teasing me!!)

The required hubs:
Standard 135 mm hubs are used and have the standard end caps replaced with wider ones (3.5 mm per side), actual resulting width is 142 mm.

wahoo QR bolt available too!!

be aware that guides in spain riding 5 Spots for the last 6 years, virtually every day, being the HL, TNT and now DWL suggest there's almost no discernible difference between the characteristics of the linkage systems…..and these guys ride hard every day !

No, the Nicolai's just ride 'right'………

HL works, why change ?

worse than TJ!

HL Works, why change?

Coz the DW link works better.

Leave TLR alone Al, his in-depth comments are priceless on here 😮

That new RFX looks much more like it. Hope the 5 Spot ends up with that design too.

The last I saw on MTBR was that the RFX is unlikely to be available until 2010. In fact Dave Turner seems to be getting a little frustrated with constant badgering by the Homers to hurry up and get on with it!!

gives me time to save 🙂

bigdug…..CCDB upgrade out of curiosity and cuz i can….
RP23 & Monarch in the garage for alternate riding preferences….

fwiw i run a CCDB on the 6 Pack too……

Singletrackmonkey
You won't regret it. IMO DW Spot is a lot more taught ride than previous Spots, doesn't feel like your riding a 5 1/2" travel bike until you hit something rough, then just let it fly 😉

TLR, (sorry for the hijack) I really like the look of the new helius AC.
I am on an Intense 5.5 at the mo, would you know what difference I would notice if I took the plunge? (except 1lb less weight and more travel)

I'm seeking a Large Flux if anyone has one for sale – either TNT or HL.

email me at simonpearson AT yahoo DOT com