DVO Diamond fork – first look

DVO Diamond fork – first look

Adjustable air-sprung trail fork

DVO Diamond fork

Russell Burton / Future Publishing

Robin Weaver

Published: October 30, 2013 at 6:00 pm
DVO Diamond fork Russell Burton / Future Publishing
DVO Diamond fork Russell Burton / Future Publishing

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The DVO Diamond fork is set for release in 2014. It pumps out 160mm (6.3in) of air-sprung travel that can be internally adjusted down to 140mm (5.5in). Prices are yet to be confirmed.

There’s certainly a few similarities with the Emerald – DVO’s inverted downhill fork – including the adjustable negative air spring, the OTT (Off The Top) which lets riders adjust how sensitive the fork is during the initial part of its stroke, and the compression assembly, which can be removed and fettled without loss of oil.

The Quick Range adjuster allows the rider to toggle through the entire low-speed compression range with a 180-degree turn of the dial when hitting a climb or pedally section.

There’s also high-speed compression and low-speed rebound adjusters to help get the Diamond fully dialled in. Similar to the RockShox Pike, the Diamond’s stanchion tubes measure in at 35mm and they also use a 15mm through-axle. In terms of compatibility, the Diamond will be available in 26in and 650B options. @font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman"; }@font-face { font-family: "Stainless-Light"; }@font-face { font-family: "BentonSansCond-Medium"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: Courier; }p.BiggerStainlesssBodycopy, li.BiggerStainlesssBodycopy, div.BiggerStainlesssBodycopy { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: 10pt; font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: Stainless-Light; color: black; letter-spacing: -0.15pt; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }

Keep an eye on www.silverfish-uk.com and www.dvosuspension.com for information on pricing and availability.

DVO diamond fork: Russell Burton / Future Publishing

DVO Diamond Fork

Robin Weaver

Technical editor-in-chief

Rob is BikeRadar and MBUK’s technical editor-in-chief. Our resident tech nerd has lived and breathed mountain bikes since the age of nine. After a couple of years ripping around his local woods, he raced cross-country through the early 90s. A shift to downhill better suited his skillset and he soon became a regular on the national circuit before having a crack at some UCI Downhill World Cups. Rob always had an eye for tech and was keen to glean any kind of mechanical advantage possible. Whether that was through geometry changes, suspension tuning or adapting parts, he learned quickly that an open mind is key. He began working as a freelance writer for MBUK over 20 years ago, while he finished his degree in sports technology. He landed his dream role as technical editor 15 years ago. Rob’s passion for bikes encompasses just about anything with two wheels, including fast and efficient cross-country bikes and long-travel enduro rigs or downhill machines. He rides on the road and gravel, too. He’s tested hundreds of bikes, piles of components and mountains of kit, so understands what does and doesn’t work.

  • Height: 172cm
  • Bike size: Medium/450-460mm reach
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