X-Fusion Introduces 2010 Shocks And Forks

X-Fusion stopped in to display their latest suspension products. Their Vengeance HLR fork is the most striking news. The air-sprung Vengeance HLR fork has 160 millimeters travel (15 cm) as well as 36-millimeter stanchion tube. This is clearly aimed at the highly successful Fox 36 RC2. A second bulletin worth repeating: X-Fusion offers a 2-year warranty on all suspension products and a 48-hour return policy for service at its authorized suspension centers. The X-Fusion Venom: At 22kg and featuring high- and low-speed compression adjustments it should be affordable for all-mountain or park riders. John Ker photo XFusionoffers Vengeance HLR with aluminum steerer tubes in white and black. To save weight, the damper is a cartridge unit. The layout of damping adjustments is the same as a Fox 36 RC2. The lower dial controls low-speed rebound. Below the dropout, two clickers tune compression forces (small blue knob and large dial). X-fusion states that the only thing that is necessary to maintain the fork is occasional lubrication and cleaning. Running smoothly
The low leg houses the high and low speed damping clickers. They are covered by a thread-on cover. John Ker photo

The Vengeance’s crown is made of forged aluminum. It also uses a 20 millimeter through-axle. Currently, the axle is a basic tubular type. However, X-Fusion plans to release a quick-release model in the near future. Brake caliper mounts for brakes are post-type. Each leg has detailed tuning and setup instructions.

SHOCKS FOR ALL DISCIPLINES

Two shocks by X-Fusion are important for downhillers. The Vector HLR coil/over is for large World Cup-style events and the H3LT air-sprung damper is for lightweight rigs that are used for short-course events with pedaling sections. For an additional charge, the Vector HLR is available with a steel spring. For those who prefer a lighter-weight Ti Spring without the shock, one is available. The 2010 version of X-Fusions’ premier downhill damper can be adjusted for high- or low-speed compression (blue and gold clickers at the base of reservoir), and low-speed rebound. (Red dial at shockhead). There are also two bottom-out controls, an air pressure valve at the reservoir’s distal end and a reservoir volume dial. The H3 LT air-sprung shares these features but is a pound lighter. John Ker photo

The X-Fusions X3 LT damper, which is lighter than DH, can be purchased in 240, 222, and 215 millimeter eye to-eye lengths. It has most of the same adjustability as its coil-sprung Vector cousin, but weighs a pound more. The low-speed compression dial is replaced by a PVA lever (Power Valve adjustment) which gives the H3 LT a four position pedal platform adjustment. All-mountain riders who want to upgrade to a light-weight, high-performance shock should consider the H3 LT dampers. Price is not set in stone, but expect it to sell for about Weight for the 215-millimeter-length shock is 370 grams.

The X-Fusions cross country lineup includes the H3 for long-stroke trailbikes and the 02 PVA damper to race or light XC applications. John Ker photo.

TWO TO CROSS-COUNTRY
The X-Fusions H3 model targets aggressive trail riders. It shares a similar profile as the H3 LT but has a lockout lever and compression damping adjustments. The 02 PVA damper looks almost identical to the Fox RP 23 (at least externally), and it is not an accident. The 02 PVA is 216g in its smallest size. It has a four-way adjustable pedal platform lever for PVA and a low speed rebound dial.

Contact: www.x-fusion-shox.comor 408 866 0100