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Ohlins or Re-valved stock fork
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Posted by: woody51---------------------
I have been kicking around the idea of getting an Ohlins fork from a Cannondale and fitting it to my '97 CR250. The fork would be from a Cannondale MX 400.
Would this be a wise move or would I be better off just getting my stock fork re-valved. The difference in cost between the two is only a few hundred dollars.
I have heard that the first year Ohlins forks are off a little bit in the valving. I know that I will have to get a Cannondale front axle and also get some new spacers made, otherwise as far as I know it is a direct fit.
So what are your thoughts?
Posted by: marcusgunby---------------------
showas are the best you can get-they just need setting up.
Posted by: woody51---------------------
Thanks, marcusgunby.
Jeremy said basicly the same thing. Guess I will save my $$$ and go with a re-vavle. I just couldn't resist the lure of the Ohlins name.
Posted by: dirtydave500---------------------
Woody,
I just bolted a set of the same Ohlins forks on my 99 CR 250. They bolted right up, no axle or spacers needed, I think they are needed for the newer CR's. The performance of these forks is unbelievable compared to my CR 250 stockers or the pro-action valved showa's on my CRF 450. Spring rate is very close for me and also the valving is right on.
Posted by: woody51---------------------
Well let’s hear some more responses. It 1 and 1 right now, if possible could someone give me some technical info on why one fork is better than the other such as design differences, construction, etc.
I know that the Showas are twin chamber; I don't know what the Ohlins are.
My engineer head wants to be able to rationalize to make sure that my money is being spent wisely.
Thanks
Posted by: Enduro_Nut---------------------
Go with the re-valve. You can get a bit plusher with the OHLIN but in the long run stock w/revalve is less expensive and will work good enough to not warrant the xtra cash.
I went with 'Zokes/WP's over the Ohlin on all of my GasGas for this reason and the cost is only $650 for the Ohlin.
My new VOR will have the Ohlins only because they come with them stock.
Posted by: marcusgunby---------------------
twin chambers are the best design IMO. The ohlins at least older ohlins was very old tech.
Posted by: MikeS---------------------
Specific purpose Ohlins are very good. Not all Ohlins forks are the same. Our TM Ohlins are different internally than the same year GasGas.. I was told the Ohlins floating around the net are no better than Kayaba Stock forks, they are dated as Marcus points out.
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