Is the SR Suntour XCR a good fork?

Excellent fork, saved a few ounces from the factory one. Very smooth ride and takes a beating. I don’t do any hardcore trails but do ride off road quite a bit and for a big guy (260lbs) this shock works perfectly! Good product, well made and easy to set up.

Is Suntour XCR an air fork?

The XCR 32 LO R AIR is SR SUNTOUR’s first offering of an air sprung fork in our XC category of suspension forks. It features externally adjustable rebound, and air spring for a more precise set up and a hydraulic lockout that can be used on the fly.

What is the difference between Suntour XCM and Xcr?

Registered. XCR is really similar to the XCM but is a lighter build, which, given the coil, functionally makes them very close. The XCT is almost a hybrid fork. The build is much less dialed, and it isn’t really meant for riding where the front wheel spends much time off the ground.

Why are SR Suntour forks any good?

SR Suntour’s Durolux fork is a feature-packed, budget front suspension option that’s improved over the years. The latest version has more refined damping, plus a self-equalising air spring (hence “EQ” in the name) rather than a coil negative spring. That means it will work well for a broader range of riders.

Are Suntour suspension forks any good?

We were thoroughly impressed with the performance of the SR Suntour Auron, TriAir package. Even though the fork makes a sloshy-kind of sound under rebound, it’s a noise we can deal with for the performance/value ratio. The noise is easy to forgive with the amount of confidence and control gained.

Are SunTour suspension forks any good?

Is SunTour suspension good?

4.0 out of 5 stars Budget fork offering good quality, just don’t expect Rox Shocks and you’ll be satisfied. Great product at a budget price. I wasn’t expecting a top end fork at this price however I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and ride that this fork has.

Is SunTour XCM air fork?

This XCM 20 Air has all the important features of our adult forks just in a pint sized package. Top quality fit and finish that you expect with SR SUNTOUR products in a light weight chassis. Air adjustment allows to custom set the fork for riders of any weight or skill.

Is SR SunTour a good suspension?

Suspension products are getting so damn good that they can leave little to be desired. They are lightweight, reliable and built for abuse. Overall, the performance is stunning—offering fantastic damping characteristics while taking advantage of the weight saving and bottom out resistant benefits of air springs.

How much air do you put in a Suntour fork?

AIr PrESSUrE AND “SAG” The “SAG” should be between 15% and 30% of the fork’s max travel depending on the intended use and preferences.

Who owns SR SunTour?

Mori Industries Inc.
SR-SunTour (with manufacturing plants in Taiwan) bought Sakae Ringyo Company. In 1988 the SunTour name was purchased and revived by Sakae Ringyo Company, (now owned by Mori Industries Inc.) with a capital investment of 45,000,000 NT$ in Tokyo, Japan, thus becoming SR-SunTour.

What is the lightest SunTour fork?

15 and 20mm through axles are the most common. Cross-Country – These forks have the least amount of travel and are also the lightest range of forks available.

Do Suntour forks use oil?

All SR SUNTOUR forks are lubricated from our factory using proprietary grease. This grease can break down over time and have an oil-like appearance. It should be wiped away from the stanchion tubes with a clean, dry rag.

What does XCT mean in MTB?

XCT (Cross Country Time Trial) is a race against the clock and only takes place during an XCS. XCR (Cross Country Relay) as the name says is a relay race, between teams that include a junior rider, an U23, a male and a woman elite racer. Each covers a single round on XCO track.

What are SunTour forks made of?

Forks are made from a combination of materials. Lowers can be made from magnesium or aluminum. Stanchions, crowns and steerer tubes are either a>luminum or chromoly. Coil sprung forks use either steel or titanium springs.