I am torn between which forks to buy. I can buy the ohlins which have 20 hrs on them and a cone valve which got about 10 hrs one them. The ohlins are 1800 and the cones are 2500. Please give input if you have any ideas. Thanks
Cones. Just from a serviceability stand point you have more readily available parts when it comes time to rebuild and more people are familiar with getting them dialed in faster. Easier to resell and get your money back too.
They both have good characteristics. My friend had Ohlins and was more limited with options of tuners. We live in So Cal, so there’s lots of great places to have work done.
I think you will be stoked on either set over the AER.
Had both of them, both where nice but like the conevalves better. Ohlins had 2 revalves, cone valve good the first try.
Both are plush but the CV has more bottom resistance in my opinion.
I had cone valves set up by Powerband, then Factory Connection and finally Enzo which worked better than the others. I bought them used. I had a set of Ohlins Hybrid forks by Coppersmith’s which were very good. The last bike I bought already had a set of KYB insert forks from Technical Touch/Enzo. I had Craig at Enzo do them for me and they are my new yardstick in forks. Ranked I would say KYB, Ohlins Hybrid and then Cones.
Cone Valves will ride higher in the stroke, which is something I prefer, but to each their own. I’ve owned several sets of each, but have been on CV forks since 2014. The CV will always hold their * value better than Ohlins…
But to be honest, it’s more about who is setting them up, than it is about the actual fork. Billy from PowerBand had absolutely nailed the set up for me on every set, whether it’s Mx or off-road, he’s got great knowledge of you end up buying CV forks.
Another thing to consider, is the shock. I’ve found that the stock shock with a revalve was not as good as a Trax shock on my Mx bike. Not as important with my OffRoad bikes, but I put a matching shock on all my bikes.
I just picked up some ohlins here on vital. Haven’t ridden with them yet, but yes, finding parts and information is quite difficult. Had to research just to find fork seals that work, luckily kyb one fit so I could get quicker. Disassembly seems like a bit more intricate too, will find that out tomorrow. Ohlins fit stock clamps though, where as cone valves I believe need aftermarket??
I put a set of Ohlins inserts on my 2021 Husky FC450. I just like the feel of spring forks so much better. They are very sensitive to adjustments but I am very happy with my purchase.
I just picked up some ohlins here on vital. Haven’t ridden with them yet, but yes, finding parts and information is quite difficult. Had to research...
I just picked up some ohlins here on vital. Haven’t ridden with them yet, but yes, finding parts and information is quite difficult. Had to research just to find fork seals that work, luckily kyb one fit so I could get quicker. Disassembly seems like a bit more intricate too, will find that out tomorrow. Ohlins fit stock clamps though, where as cone valves I believe need aftermarket??
Cone valves will fit stock clamps on KTM/Husky. The KYB forks will not, you will need clamps for those.
I think you will be stoked on either set over the AER.
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That said, the best forks I've ever ridden with were Powerband Cones.
Both are plush but the CV has more bottom resistance in my opinion.
But to be honest, it’s more about who is setting them up, than it is about the actual fork. Billy from PowerBand had absolutely nailed the set up for me on every set, whether it’s Mx or off-road, he’s got great knowledge of you end up buying CV forks.
Another thing to consider, is the shock. I’ve found that the stock shock with a revalve was not as good as a Trax shock on my Mx bike. Not as important with my OffRoad bikes, but I put a matching shock on all my bikes.
And as Motofinne says, they are super soft in stock form.
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