Sorry for the double upload, I had an audio sync issue with the previous version, so i re-edited it and reposted it. Now it looks like it's got a different audio sync issue. Sometimes a video editing project just fights you every step of the way. This is one of those times.
I have it on my fat bike and love the plushness of it but dont like when it strech out and ear a klong sound. Also the true axel that de need 2 ex key is better for stiffness as they say. Very easy To service but put thick grease on the sping to keep it quiet. Love this fork
@@hardtailparty if the rebound is , even all closed , like a pogostick the adjustmentroot is not closing enough. this is because of the wrong set hole ninths adjustment spacer witch is underneath the red cap of the damper rebound adjustment cap. this needs to be a little longer to the down side then it works out fine . and i putt in different oil . 10 w40 motoroil. that is an experiment. but work s good for me
@fatbike addiction, do you habe a good fix to make the rebound adjustment work better and not top out? Do I need a thicker spacers or to just change its position on the damper?
Wren did one of the best things they could sending this your way. Not that other reviews are bad, but its all been mostly bikepackers that don't actually dig into fork performance or all the features. You're the first I've seen even talking about the AC variability alongside travel. Let alone actually taking it apart on screen and doing it. Really looking forward to your ride review in the future. Wonder if you'll get brake flex. I think I read somewhere they're also making a version, or maybe it was a modified bashguard, that has intrinsic m5 bosses for bolting down your things.
I've always liked the look of inverted forks, eg: the Shiver SC, Maverick, etc. The biggest downside to them has always been torsional rigidity issues. The audience that Wren is playing to (bike packers, endurance racers, etc.) this may probably not be as much of a concern. However, in gnarly terrain beneath an aggressive rider it's attributes might not be ideal, ie an aggressive 200 lb rider doing something chunky like Hiline or similar. FWIW, my favorite fork at the moment is the Zeb due to it's incredible rigidity and bottomless feel. I almost want to put a 150mm one on the hardtail I'm building.
It seems that it doesn’t cope with a lot of stress. My wren probably got bent 1-2 degrees. I have to check. Also doesn’t seem to have negative air chamber. Top out noise is annoying. Poor axle design, poor wiper design, no specific bath oil and more to blame. I don’t recommend it.
Wow, can't wait to hear your thoughts, this fork has some really compelling features (the ease of adjustability and maintenance sound amazing!) + the Maniak looks amazing with this SS build 👌🤙
I am always suspicious of inverted forks- reviews I have read of every inverted fork except one comes out saying they're torsionally flexy. This is true even though fork makers have invented all kinds of techniques to solve this problem: Maverick DUC32- dual crowns, baseball bat-sized upper legs, proprietary 24mm axle DVO- use of the slider guards as a brace, collets (sleeves) between the crown and upper legs (second feature didn't make it to market) Rock Shox RS1- 27mm axle (OK, a fake 27mm axle- only the center section is this thick) Manitou Dorado- IIRC, the reason Manitou invented Hexlock, its six-sided thru-axle, was to bring some stiffness to their previous USD fork offering, the Millenium X-Fusion- channels between inner and outer legs (this fork didn't make it to production) Cannondale- dual crowns, square (now triangular) interlocking legs, one-piece leg-axle The only one of these forks that didn't get complaints in reviews about torsional flex was the Cannondale, and it went all out. Will the Wren solve this problem? I doubt it, but I'll keep an open mind; maybe it has other benefits for some riders that will outweigh this issue.
I saw these when I was looking at fat bike forks. Curious how it would compare to the Manitou Mastadon and RockShox Bluto for fat bike applications. There's really not a ton of options in that segment.
Hi Steve, can’t wait for part 2 of your review. Did you have to get a matching crown race to install the Wren fork or did you take the one off of your pike?
Are you able to comment on what sort of issues you had? I am looking at their fat bike for as there are few offerings in non taper steerer tube and 135mm spacing. I’d like to know before I shell out that much money
Hi there, this isn't related to your video above, but I couldn't find another way to email ya. But I do enjoy the content, thx!! I just got a single speed mtb and love it! Its my cup of tea ;) Searching for tips on how to attack hill climbs once the struggle starts and your digging deep to stay upright! Like what is right posture while standing, where should my push and pull be on the pedal stroke, what not to do so I don't hurt my knees...etc. Keep up the good work! Alicia
I’m pretty new to your channel and didn’t see any video covering this - what are your thoughts on the Trek Stache? I was hoping you reviewed it. I know you like 3.0 tires but would like an overall review. I have the ‘19 Stache 5
I like this idea. I HAVE seen another brand of fork doing this. Not sure who it was but a few folks on PinkBike have them and they're in other countries mostly--not very common either. I swear when I was younger I was wondering WHY forks weren't made like this. I thought for weight and balance it should actually be this "inverted" way. To be fair, many motorcycles also have the inner stanchions at the top (but I get what you're referring to--just wanted to 2-cents). I'd like to see if they make a dual crown version. Now without the typical reinforcement arch, are these forks less "stiff", or with this inverted design do they achieve that stiffness because the typical "lowers" are now at the top? The brilliant thing they did was eliminating the inner stanchions that were exposed from being vulnerable by damage effecting the seal. Kind of makes one wonder why FOX or Rockshox hadn't thought of this sooner? SO! WheeeeeRE'S the "review" ride? Can't wait to see how you liked them.. and I'll bet they were excellent. ~JSV
Very cool, in my journey of doing a mullet build on a 27.5 bike, this 29er fork has all those options for axel to crown measurement. So if I needed a 130mm 29 fork for this build and a 140 mm 29er fork for a future project I wouldn’t need to buy a new fork. Plus you can play around on any build to see if you like a travel height that you original thought might be a no go.
@@hardtailparty Any thoughts on upside down forks yet? I've heard they're not as good, but I've never heard from anyone that's actually tried one 😅 ...I find it hard to believe they're bad if every motorcycle uses them.
Sold out. I wonder if it will be too much fork for my banshee paradox. I work only minutes from their shop and it would be great for service and setup help.
this fork speaks to me..... these days with so many suspension products requiring 'mail away for service' or like 'throw away shimano calipers' i can applaud a company thinking of those that enjoy wrenching as much as riding....yes my chin hit floor when u said adjustable axle to crown!! Marzocchi Shiver flash back lol do the larger stantions solve the lower arch delete? ie noodle during hard steering?? will Hardtail Party sell flashy socks?? small bump sensitivity?? thinking of a 2.4" wide rubber max review, let the fork do the talking! i dont often agree with you, because im stubborn lol.....i feel you do a very good job representing components/bikes ect honestly....an i mean honestly!! your reviews opens a perspective that isnt easily attainable from a product web page! anyways, do what you do....your great ambassador to the sport. Im a fan
Hey Steve did you ever get around to making a ride review video of this fork? I'm really curious how this rides in comparison to the Pike you had on the Binary Maniak.
Hey Steve! Longtime subscriber, looking to upgrade the 130mm Recon Silver on my 2020 Fuse Comp. Any suggestions? Considering the Revelation, Pike Select and Fox 34 Performance elite. Is the fit4 on the Fox or the charger RC on the pike select worth it, or would I be better off making the leap to the grip2 or charger 2.1. If I’m spending that much to begin with I want to make sure I’m getting my moneys worth. I could try the revelation and upgrade it with a 2.1 when it needs servicing but it wouldn’t be huge improvement from my recon without it. Any advice would really be appreciated! Cheers!
So I’m curious about how the airspring is supposed to work, they say that adding pressure to the bottom moves the piston, reducing the volume of the positive spring. But if the piston can move freely when you change the pressure, would the piston not just move when the fork compresses? The instructions specifically say that the pressure will always read the same on both chambers, so the piston would just move proportionally to the compression of the fork?
That's an excellent question. I assume it does move rheougout the travel, but I'll get clarification for you. I'll chat with them and see what they say
The lesser unsprung weight, the easier it is to achieve both effective and comfortable suspension. That's just physiscs, and that's why high end motorcycle and cars tend to use lighter materials there. Is it something Wern is looking for when designing this fork? Considering they're accepting to add more weight to include all those unusual features, it's probably not. Now will it make a difference in an already light ride like a bicicle? You let us know :-)
It's like a 2 sided lefty. 😁 Neat concept but I wonder how the torsional stiffness will be with two completely independent sides using a traditional round bushing setup. The Lefty has a triangular piston in a triangular hole with needle bearings and as such has better torsional stiffness than a regular dual station. This seems like it would make torsional stiffness even lower than a regular fork with no arch connecting them. I like the idea they're going for though, looking forward to seeing how it feels.
Hey Steve, love this video and your channel mate 🤘👏 - I'm the Wren distributor in the UK and I'm going to be pushing people to watch your stuff - great videos and you and your buddies ride some awesome trails!! 🙌🙌 All the Best, Richard 😊
@@hardtailparty if you don't mind me asking, what specific issues did you have? I am still getting used to mine, but one problem I was having was that the lockout was not working. Spoke to Russ with Wren, tried some adjustments that did not work so he sent me a replacement damper. I put that in on Labor Day, went out for a test ride, had a small accident and trashed my shoulder so the test run has been postponed for now lol. Would be interested in knowing what type of challenges you had.
Super interesting pre-review! I am wondering about two air pressure valves on each leg meaning possibility of different lengths and wheel not « centered »?
All high end forks only have the spring in one leg. The arch provides the job of keeping the fork stiff and keeping the legs parallel. Since this is upside down, the crown acts as the arch to keep it all stiff.
@@hardtailparty it's wild, long, slack, with a long chainstay. Definitely different than anything. It was originally one of the Sick Bike Co. Designs. I pm'd you on Instagram
@@hardtailparty I am curious what issues you had with the Wren? I havent had any issues with mine, but would be very keen to know how you ended up with 2 with problems... thx!
I tried to service mine today after slacking on it for awhile past its service interval, and wasn't able to pull the stanchions from the uppers, no matter how hard I pulled. I was really bummed.. Atleast I got to pull my headset bearings and clean and regrease them. I will be contacting Wren to see what I can do as I was only able to clean and grease the stanchions up to the bushings, leaving me unable to access the piston to regrease and unable to add clips to reduce travel.
Nope. I've just been having reliability issues with the fork, and I was hoping to get them replaced before I review. Unfortunately, I don't know if there's a fix for the issues. I cannot recommend them right now.
@@hardtailpartymissed the reply. I have had good luck since early 2021. I am not too hard on it other than being overweight and sucking at drops/jumps 😂
I first learned of this fork on Ryan Van Duzer's channel. It's good to hear your take on it. Glad to see this tech and design entering the market! I definitely prefer the stanchion guards in place. Since "legs" sound weird when the fork is inverted we called them "top tubes" in the past. Not sure if that's still the lingo.
Sorry for the double upload, I had an audio sync issue with the previous version, so i re-edited it and reposted it. Now it looks like it's got a different audio sync issue. Sometimes a video editing project just fights you every step of the way. This is one of those times.
I just commented saying this before reading your comment! Haha
Thanks for mentioning that, thought it was me! Re-started like 5 times before I saw your post..
It's like watching an old kung fu movie :) hahaha. Sweet video, look forward to the follow up!!!!
I have it on my fat bike and love the plushness of it but dont like when it strech out and ear a klong sound. Also the true axel that de need 2 ex key is better for stiffness as they say. Very easy To service but put thick grease on the sping to keep it quiet. Love this fork
Yeah, when it tops out with the fast rebound I'm not a fan
Yeah it Feel cheaper because of that. Can't wait to see your review. Love your vidéo. I'm Hardtail lover To in Québec Canada.
@@hardtailparty
if the rebound is , even all closed , like a pogostick the adjustmentroot is not closing enough. this is because of the wrong set hole ninths adjustment spacer witch is underneath the red cap of the damper rebound adjustment cap. this needs to be a little longer to the down side then it works out fine . and i putt in different oil . 10 w40 motoroil. that is an experiment. but work s good for me
@@hardtailparty
Sorry i forgot , the more airpressure you have in the lower airchamber. the faster the rebound becomes .
@fatbike addiction, do you habe a good fix to make the rebound adjustment work better and not top out? Do I need a thicker spacers or to just change its position on the damper?
Wren did one of the best things they could sending this your way. Not that other reviews are bad, but its all been mostly bikepackers that don't actually dig into fork performance or all the features. You're the first I've seen even talking about the AC variability alongside travel. Let alone actually taking it apart on screen and doing it. Really looking forward to your ride review in the future. Wonder if you'll get brake flex. I think I read somewhere they're also making a version, or maybe it was a modified bashguard, that has intrinsic m5 bosses for bolting down your things.
I actually like the look of the stanchion protecters!! They look cool!
I've always liked the look of inverted forks, eg: the Shiver SC, Maverick, etc. The biggest downside to them has always been torsional rigidity issues. The audience that Wren is playing to (bike packers, endurance racers, etc.) this may probably not be as much of a concern. However, in gnarly terrain beneath an aggressive rider it's attributes might not be ideal, ie an aggressive 200 lb rider doing something chunky like Hiline or similar. FWIW, my favorite fork at the moment is the Zeb due to it's incredible rigidity and bottomless feel. I almost want to put a 150mm one on the hardtail I'm building.
It seems that it doesn’t cope with a lot of stress. My wren probably got bent 1-2 degrees. I have to check. Also doesn’t seem to have negative air chamber. Top out noise is annoying. Poor axle design, poor wiper design, no specific bath oil and more to blame.
I don’t recommend it.
Wow, super neat. Can’t wait for the ride review
After watching 1000's of TH-camrs videos. I can honestly say your 80's tv show intro is my fav.
Thanks Tony!
I thought the same thing, best intro on TH-cam!
Been wanting one when they first came out love the design and simplicity of maintenance
Wow, can't wait to hear your thoughts, this fork has some really compelling features (the ease of adjustability and maintenance sound amazing!) + the Maniak looks amazing with this SS build 👌🤙
I am always suspicious of inverted forks- reviews I have read of every inverted fork except one comes out saying they're torsionally flexy. This is true even though fork makers have invented all kinds of techniques to solve this problem:
Maverick DUC32- dual crowns, baseball bat-sized upper legs, proprietary 24mm axle
DVO- use of the slider guards as a brace, collets (sleeves) between the crown and upper legs (second feature didn't make it to market)
Rock Shox RS1- 27mm axle (OK, a fake 27mm axle- only the center section is this thick)
Manitou Dorado- IIRC, the reason Manitou invented Hexlock, its six-sided thru-axle, was to bring some stiffness to their previous USD fork offering, the Millenium
X-Fusion- channels between inner and outer legs (this fork didn't make it to production)
Cannondale- dual crowns, square (now triangular) interlocking legs, one-piece leg-axle
The only one of these forks that didn't get complaints in reviews about torsional flex was the Cannondale, and it went all out. Will the Wren solve this problem? I doubt it, but I'll keep an open mind; maybe it has other benefits for some riders that will outweigh this issue.
Eagerly awaiting your ride review. I’ve been on the fence about one for my Farley.
Dejavu?....Repeat? Brother we in the matrix now?
Original video had issues with audio delay and scenes were prematurely cut.
@@GokkunGuru didn't think it was a bad video, still gave him the mandatory thumbs up!
Too many people complaining about the audio, so i re-uploaded.
@@hardtailparty wasn't complaining, not at all, just thought I'd mention it as it was a bit of a what the heck moment...lol
Looks like a Maverick fork!
I love that design!
That and Manitou 😅
Greetings from Croatia 😎
I saw these when I was looking at fat bike forks. Curious how it would compare to the Manitou Mastadon and RockShox Bluto for fat bike applications. There's really not a ton of options in that segment.
Have you been reading my mind? I so want to get one of these. Now time to see the review.......
@hardtailparty You've got updates on this one?
Didn't I see this like 8 hours ago?
Hi Steve, can’t wait for part 2 of your review. Did you have to get a matching crown race to install the Wren fork or did you take the one off of your pike?
I have a box full of crown races, i used a new one for this.
Hi Steve, is this fork so bad you didn't posted any follow up videos?
was there ever a ride review follow up?
Is there a part 2 of this review?
Are you ever going to do a ride review for this fork.
Love my wren fork!! Burly and versatile! Highly recommend!
Im always into inverted forks, i still got my Xfusion Revel going to trails. I got this Wren on my hardtail. Now I’m saving up for Bright Racing fork.
Are you able to comment on what sort of issues you had? I am looking at their fat bike for as there are few offerings in non taper steerer tube and 135mm spacing. I’d like to know before I shell out that much money
prefer without ... wouldnt mind maybe some boots
Have you dodone a ride review of the fork? I can't find it on your channel.
No, I've had issues with 2 of them now. I didn't want to review a fork with issues.
Hi there, this isn't related to your video above, but I couldn't find another way to email ya. But I do enjoy the content, thx!!
I just got a single speed mtb and love it! Its my cup of tea ;)
Searching for tips on how to attack hill climbs once the struggle starts and your digging deep to stay upright!
Like what is right posture while standing, where should my push and pull be on the pedal stroke, what not to do so I don't hurt my knees...etc. Keep up the good work! Alicia
I’m pretty new to your channel and didn’t see any video covering this - what are your thoughts on the Trek Stache? I was hoping you reviewed it. I know you like 3.0 tires but would like an overall review. I have the ‘19 Stache 5
Those brake cable routing clips are a hot mess, or are they looking for a clean look for those that don't run front brakes, lol
I like this idea. I HAVE seen another brand of fork doing this. Not sure who it was but a few folks on PinkBike have them and they're in other countries mostly--not very common either.
I swear when I was younger I was wondering WHY forks weren't made like this. I thought for weight and balance it should actually be this "inverted" way. To be fair, many motorcycles also have the inner stanchions at the top (but I get what you're referring to--just wanted to 2-cents).
I'd like to see if they make a dual crown version. Now without the typical reinforcement arch, are these forks less "stiff", or with this inverted design do they achieve that stiffness because the typical "lowers" are now at the top?
The brilliant thing they did was eliminating the inner stanchions that were exposed from being vulnerable by damage effecting the seal. Kind of makes one wonder why FOX or Rockshox hadn't thought of this sooner?
SO! WheeeeeRE'S the "review" ride? Can't wait to see how you liked them.. and I'll bet they were excellent.
~JSV
Usually the main reason to go upside down is not unsprung weight but stiffness and strength (in bending)
Ps. Nice video and fork
You could put a giant wheel on the front of a bike. I saw a really tall guy trying out a custom bike for his size now you can do it with mtbs.
great work, glad I found your presentations.
Nice review. Can you try to attach a fender for your ride review. Interested to see what it looks like with a fender.
Commenting on the new upload for the algorithm.
Very informative! Thank you.....
Very cool, in my journey of doing a mullet build on a 27.5 bike, this 29er fork has all those options for axel to crown measurement. So if I needed a 130mm 29 fork for this build and a 140 mm 29er fork for a future project I wouldn’t need to buy a new fork. Plus you can play around on any build to see if you like a travel height that you original thought might be a no go.
Yeah, that fork looks super cool. Looking forward to a ride review. Thanks Steve!
Will an inverted fork decrease the "stapler" feeling on a hardtail?
No
@@hardtailparty thank you!
Any update on this?
Having trouble finding any other videos where you ride this. Did you do a full review of it later on? Or experiment with lengths on another frame?
Not yet.
@@hardtailparty Any thoughts on upside down forks yet? I've heard they're not as good, but I've never heard from anyone that's actually tried one 😅 ...I find it hard to believe they're bad if every motorcycle uses them.
Bonjour, j'adore la chaine Hardtail Party et j'aimerai savoir si il y aura un test d'un " NORDEST BARDINO 3 " ? Cordialement Laurent.
video to audio delay is annoying
its just dubbed....he was speaking shop
This is my second time trying to fix it. Sometimes video projects just fight you every step of the way. This was one of those times.
Just go out and ride it, so we get to watch the review :-)
@@hardtailparty been there, hours of filming and editing just to have someone see a extra frame or a weird audio cut....thanks for being human
Push nine one will be a nice review if you get your hands on one.
I've been trying to get one. No luck
Sold out. I wonder if it will be too much fork for my banshee paradox. I work only minutes from their shop and it would be great for service and setup help.
this fork speaks to me.....
these days with so many suspension products requiring 'mail away for service' or like 'throw away shimano calipers' i can applaud a company thinking of those that enjoy wrenching as much as riding....yes my chin hit floor when u said adjustable axle to crown!!
Marzocchi Shiver flash back lol
do the larger stantions solve the lower arch delete? ie noodle during hard steering??
will Hardtail Party sell flashy socks??
small bump sensitivity?? thinking of a 2.4" wide rubber max review, let the fork do the talking!
i dont often agree with you, because im stubborn lol.....i feel you do a very good job representing components/bikes ect honestly....an i mean honestly!! your reviews opens a perspective that isnt easily attainable from a product web page!
anyways, do what you do....your great ambassador to the sport.
Im a fan
Thank you for the kind words.
Hey Steve did you ever get around to making a ride review video of this fork? I'm really curious how this rides in comparison to the Pike you had on the Binary Maniak.
Not yet. See some of my comments below
Hey Steve! Longtime subscriber, looking to upgrade the 130mm Recon Silver on my 2020 Fuse Comp. Any suggestions? Considering the Revelation, Pike Select and Fox 34 Performance elite. Is the fit4 on the Fox or the charger RC on the pike select worth it, or would I be better off making the leap to the grip2 or charger 2.1. If I’m spending that much to begin with I want to make sure I’m getting my moneys worth. I could try the revelation and upgrade it with a 2.1 when it needs servicing but it wouldn’t be huge improvement from my recon without it. Any advice would really be appreciated! Cheers!
That's the kind of thing i do over on Patreon. I'll be releasing a video reviewing a few different forks in the future. Stay tuned for that.
Can you comment on torsional stability? How much play in the fork is expected with twisting wheel motion?
I will comment about that on the ride review.
So I’m curious about how the airspring is supposed to work, they say that adding pressure to the bottom moves the piston, reducing the volume of the positive spring. But if the piston can move freely when you change the pressure, would the piston not just move when the fork compresses? The instructions specifically say that the pressure will always read the same on both chambers, so the piston would just move proportionally to the compression of the fork?
That's an excellent question. I assume it does move rheougout the travel, but I'll get clarification for you. I'll chat with them and see what they say
The lesser unsprung weight, the easier it is to achieve both effective and comfortable suspension. That's just physiscs, and that's why high end motorcycle and cars tend to use lighter materials there.
Is it something Wern is looking for when designing this fork? Considering they're accepting to add more weight to include all those unusual features, it's probably not.
Now will it make a difference in an already light ride like a bicicle? You let us know :-)
Yes, it by was definitely a consideration of theirs
It's like a 2 sided lefty. 😁
Neat concept but I wonder how the torsional stiffness will be with two completely independent sides using a traditional round bushing setup. The Lefty has a triangular piston in a triangular hole with needle bearings and as such has better torsional stiffness than a regular dual station. This seems like it would make torsional stiffness even lower than a regular fork with no arch connecting them. I like the idea they're going for though, looking forward to seeing how it feels.
Technically the crown serves as an arch connecting them. I do love what cannondale is doing.
What mud guard options are there for inverted forks like the Wrens?
There are ones that attach to the bottom of your steerer tube, would give your MTB even more of a dirtbike look with inverted forks like this.
Hey Steve, love this video and your channel mate 🤘👏 - I'm the Wren distributor in the UK and I'm going to be pushing people to watch your stuff - great videos and you and your buddies ride some awesome trails!! 🙌🙌 All the Best, Richard 😊
Unfortunately I've had issues with two different Wren forks. As much as I wanted to love this fork, both of me samples have given me issues
@@hardtailparty oh man that’s annoying - bloody typical 🙄 I’ve been smashing mine off rocks for a year now and all good .. 🫣🤘🤣
@@hardtailparty if you don't mind me asking, what specific issues did you have? I am still getting used to mine, but one problem I was having was that the lockout was not working. Spoke to Russ with Wren, tried some adjustments that did not work so he sent me a replacement damper. I put that in on Labor Day, went out for a test ride, had a small accident and trashed my shoulder so the test run has been postponed for now lol. Would be interested in knowing what type of challenges you had.
Super interesting pre-review! I am wondering about two air pressure valves on each leg meaning possibility of different lengths and wheel not « centered »?
All high end forks only have the spring in one leg. The arch provides the job of keeping the fork stiff and keeping the legs parallel. Since this is upside down, the crown acts as the arch to keep it all stiff.
Great that You can make geometry changes but theres no way that the stantions are not goin to get damage begin down, rocks and crashes
Have you seen motocross forks? They're this way, and especially in enduro, ride much more demanding terrain, and they're just fine.
does the stanchion clamp for the covers affect the amount of travel you can use
Nope
see if you can get an Intend fork 😀
I've been trying. That would be awesome
Love this!
Hey I ended up with an on-one Hello Dave frame on accident.... Want to try it?
I've been curious about that one.
@@hardtailparty it's wild, long, slack, with a long chainstay. Definitely different than anything. It was originally one of the Sick Bike Co. Designs. I pm'd you on Instagram
Hey, any ETA on a full review of these?
I've had issues with two pair. Until these issues get resolved, i won't be reviewing them or recommending them
@@hardtailparty I am curious what issues you had with the Wren? I havent had any issues with mine, but would be very keen to know how you ended up with 2 with problems... thx!
I tried to service mine today after slacking on it for awhile past its service interval, and wasn't able to pull the stanchions from the uppers, no matter how hard I pulled. I was really bummed.. Atleast I got to pull my headset bearings and clean and regrease them. I will be contacting Wren to see what I can do as I was only able to clean and grease the stanchions up to the bushings, leaving me unable to access the piston to regrease and unable to add clips to reduce travel.
didI miss the ride review? I dont see it in your uploads.
Nope. I've just been having reliability issues with the fork, and I was hoping to get them replaced before I review. Unfortunately, I don't know if there's a fix for the issues. I cannot recommend them right now.
@@hardtailparty maybe you should edit the description to reflect this
@@hardtailpartymissed the reply. I have had good luck since early 2021. I am not too hard on it other than being overweight and sucking at drops/jumps 😂
not as good as the TRUST fork.... oh wait.... LOL
I first learned of this fork on Ryan Van Duzer's channel. It's good to hear your take on it. Glad to see this tech and design entering the market! I definitely prefer the stanchion guards in place. Since "legs" sound weird when the fork is inverted we called them "top tubes" in the past. Not sure if that's still the lingo.