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Bologna, August 4th, 2011 – For next year, we are introducing our brand new hydraulic travel adjust system Switch TA on 55 and 44 mountain bike fork models. So if you are not scared of a little pedalling on a mountain bike, we’re here for you to make your trip as comfortable as possible with a travel adjust system that does not affect the damping system. The optional travel change of 40mm (on the 55 series) or 30mm (on the 44 series), won’t make you break a sweat riding the steepest climbs and most technical switch backs.
The basic idea behind the system has been around for a while: In 2001, we first developed ECC – “Extension Climb Control” which we later updated with the widely successful – ETA “Extension Travel Adjust”. With our systems we can boast to have been the first to offer climbing specific travel reduction systems that reduce axle to crown length making steep climbs much easier and more comfortable. And we haven’t been idle: for next year we bring you a hydraulic travel adjust system that works completely independent from the damping system so you can adjust the travel without compromising on your suspension. The fork is optimised to smoothly adapt to the terrain you are riding without any effort from your side.
Based on the same motivation that first had us develop the ECC system back in 2001, we have perfected the idea in the new Switch TA and turned it into a hydraulic system. That way, we are independent of such factors as inside air pressure: this means no risk of air leakage ever. With one simple switch of a knob, you can fundamentally change the parameters of your mountain biking experience by exactly the change you expect – precise to the millimetre. The switch is a simple on/off, so you don’t have to fiddle around with knobs.
Switch TA uniquely differs from other travel adjust systems because the mountain bike fork automatically re-extends without pulling back up on the bars. It’s easy and simple while still allowing for buttery smooth travel in both the reduced or extended settings, right from the beginning of the travel. Years in the making, tested, tough and reliable, Switch TA lets you switch easily between travel options so you can relax to take in the views!
Adjustability:
30mm Travel adjust on 44 series
40mm Travel adjust on 55 series
Specifications:
55 Micro Switch TA:
TRAVEL: 160-120mm
LEFT LEG: TST MICRO
Lock out, micro adjust compression, rebound
RIGHT LEG: Switch TA
SPRING: AIR + negative spring
CASTING: Magnesium with 20mm axle
STANCHIONS: 35mm nickel treatment tapered
STEER TUBE: available with aluminum 1-1/8 or 1,5” > 1-1/8” tapered
DISC BRAKE: 6" PM (max disc 203mm)
WEIGHT: 2340g QR20 axle included
55 CR Switch TA:
TRAVEL: 170-130mm
LEFT LEG: Switch TA
RIGHT LEG: CR
Compression, rebound
SPRING: AIR + negative spring
CASTING: Magnesium with 20mm axle
STANCHIONS: 35mm hard anodized Aluminum tapered
STEER TUBE: Aluminum
DISC BRAKE: 6" PM (max disc 203mm)
WEIGHT: 2326g QR20 axle included
44 Micro Switch TA:
TRAVEL: 150-120mm
LEFT LEG: TST MICRO
Lock out, micro adjust compression, rebound
RIGHT LEG: Switch TA
SPRING: AIR + negative spring
CASTING: Magnesium with 15mm axle
STANCHION: 32mm nickel treatment tapered
STEER TUBE: available with aluminum 1-1/8 or 1,5” > 1-1/8” tapered
DISC BRAKE: 6" PM (max disc 203mm)
WEIGHT: 1880g QR15 axle included
OPTIONS: 1,5” > 1 1/8” tapered steer
44 LR Switch TA:
TRAVEL: 150-120mm
LEFT LEG: Switch TA
RIGHT LEG: LR
Lock out, rebound
SPRING: AIR + negative spring
CASTING: Magnesium with 15mm axle
STANCHION: 32mm hard anodized Aluminum tapered
STEER TUBE: Aluminum
DISC BRAKE: 6" PM (max disc 203mm)
WEIGHT: 1980g QR15 axle included
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