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Suspension forks for tandems are very specialized products that most fork manufacturers do not produce. The ones that do seldom list them in their product catalogues. However, we have been able to find several companies who have worked with off-road tandem builders to create tandem-specific suspension forks for use with their frames and are able to offer these tandem-specific forks to you.

These forks have been modified to stand up to the heavier loads placed on them by off-road tandem use. However, building a beefy fork for a tandem is not as easy as you might think. The key to finding the right fork for your tandem is to match your team's weight and riding style and your tandem frame's design with the proper type and size fork, with the proper springs and damping. The fork can then be fine tuned to meet your needs.


 

 The Maverick American Fork

 Highlights:

  • 6" (150mm) of air sprung, oil damped travel. Run it open at six inches while riding or, with the flick of a switch, reduce it to 4" (100mm) of travel while climbing technical terrain.
  • The Upper tubes and lower crown are welded together, a much lighter and stiffer method of building then bolting or pressing the legs into the crown (50mm upper tubes, 32mm lower stanchions).
  • External rebound adjustment.
  • True quick release dropouts, act much like a ski boot binding.
  • Maverick's integrated stem (included) bolts directly to the upper crown. Three stem lengths are available: 70mm, 90mm, and 105mm. Stem weight: 130 grams.
  • The upper crown is available in three different profiles: low, medium and high, to fit a variety of frame sizes.
  • Stanchion Guards included.
  • Fork weight, including upper crown is 1560 grams (3.48 pounds).
  • Maverick Hub with 24 mm axle available separately (244 grams).
  • Build Height (Axle to Crown Race): 517.4mm.
  • Ride Height (with recommended 35-40mm sag): 477.4 to 482.4mm.

Forks are built to order; allow 4 weeks for orders.

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Terrex T-5

The ATC Terrex T-5 is an MTBTandems.com exclusive; a tandem version of one of the best fork designs out there. Completely user-serviceable, the modular design allows easy upgrades to suit your riding style. QR or 20mm through axle drop-outs and I.S. disc or Center-Pull brake bosses. 4-6" or travel, with adjustable the fork brace that can accommodate 24- to 29-inch wheels. Available in Red, Blue, Black, Pewter or polished*

Our exclusive polished silver color option - created to match polished rear suspensions!
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Stratos S5T 

A fork designed specifically for Tandem use, the S5T provides buttery smooth action with the strength and rigidity essential for tandem use. The incredible lateral rigidity of the S5T and its' infinite tuning possibilities add up to one impressive package. With 4" - 6" of travel & spring rates for light, medium, and heavy teams, the S5T can be "dialed-in" to provide the exact performance you demand.

 

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  If you want single-crown weight and simplicity, Marzocchi has your fork. The Dirt Jumper, Freeride, and VF series forks combines thicker walled stanchion tubes, extra- stiff spring rates, and legendary Bomber reliability to create what Marzocchi calls "some of the strongest single-crown forks ever made".

If you're going single crown, this is the way. Available in QR or QR20 versions.

2005 - Z1 FR I - OEM  

New for 2005!
Z.1 Freeride 1 ETA
- 150mm travel
- hydraulic cartridge w/
  hscv damping system
- open bath lubrication
- 888 style cartridges
  [click adjustment]
- external air preload
- one side: eta
- one side: cartridge for
  rebound adjustment
- coil springs
- mg fr monolite one piece
  arch & sliders
- ø32mm alloy stanchions
- new 20mm drop-outs
- dedicated axle
- alloy fr steer tube
- integrated fender option

This is the fork spec we dreamed about when we came up with our DJ "Frankenstein" fork. Now it's a standard model! Great for lighter off-road and trekking tandem teams when equipped with a steel steerer tube.

MTBTandems.com price: $679.00

2005 - Z1 FR III - OEM  

 Z.1 Freeride 3
- 130mm travel
- ssv damping system
- external air preload
- coil springs
- mg fr monolite one piece
arch & sliders
- ø32mm alloy stanchions
- new 20mm drop-outs
- dedicated axle
- alloy fr steer tube
- integrated fender option

MTBTandems.com price: $429.00

  2005 - DIRT JUMPER III - OEM

Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 


- 100mm travel
- dual ssv damping system
- external air preload w/o adapter
- coil springs
- mg fr monolite one piece
  arch & sliders
- 32mm steel stanchions
- reinforced steel steer tube
- standard drop-outs

Budget fork with high-end performace for QR front hubs

MTBTandems.com price: $289.00

       2005 - 66 VF - OEM

 

NEW for 2005!


Marzocchi 66 VF
- 150mm travel
- dual ssvf damping system
- external air preload
- coil springs
- new forged crown
  w/ cryolite “m” design
- mg monolite one piece arch

  & sliders xfr design
- 35mm alloy tapered tubes
- steel steer tube
- 20mm drop-outs
   w/ dedicated axle
- integrated fender option
 

This is a BIG honking fork! It's the 888 series without the upper crown!

MTBTandems.com price: $639.00


 

White Brothers TM-10 

The new TM-10, White Brothers' tandem-specific suspension fork.
This fork is loaded with the most popular tandem fork features:

  • Dual crown design with 100mm travel,
  • Coil main spring with air spring assist,
  • Oil damping,
  • External compression and rebound damping,
  • Compression lockout,
  • QR or 20mm thru-axle,
  • Disc or cantilever brake compatible.

MTBTandems.com price: $729.95

 Fork Accessories

NEW!

ID CARTRIDGE FOR STRATOS FORKS


Stratos® acquired the exclusive license to inertial damping technology for the bicycle and motorcycle industries. ID™ is the most responsive, predictable, tuneable, and anti-bob damping system due to its exclusive X-Chamber. ID™ instantaneously differentiates between chassis inputs and bump inputs. In other words, ID™ does what you want, when you want - no delays, no hang-ups.

Stratos® is proud to launch fork cartridges with ID™: the most patented and proven inertial damping technology in the market. Inertial valve technology was invented more than 15 years ago and first introduced in the car industry. Inertial damping systems have been used on race cars that have won 13 out of 26 Paris-Dakar Rallies: the world's toughest off-road race. Inertial valve technology is also used on after-market suspension for street cars.

ID CARTRIDGE WITH INERTIA VALVE DESIGN SHIMMED FOR YOUR RIDING STYLE FOR FOLLOWING STRATOS FORKS:
- S8 & S8 ULTRA
- S7
- 6o7
- S5
- S5 TANDEM
- LR1

MTBTandems.com price: $249.00


* Custom Orders: We welcome your custom order; however, custom fork specifications are subject to approval by the fork's manufacturer. We will not sell any product that the product's manufacturer cannot reasonably guarantee will provide you with safe and reliable performance. Please see or ORDERING page for more information regarding our parts and ordering policies.

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