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DT Swiss OPM ODL 150 fork


DT Swiss has completely re-engineered its forks for a super-light and usefully controlled performance, but reliability needs proving.

DT has stuck with 32mm stanchions even in this longer travel format while super-deep pockets are moulded into the forged arch to minimise weight. Extended, fin-reinforced 27.5in dropouts plus a skinny crown keep weight below 1700g including the 15mm RWS ratchet axle. Despite skinny looks it hits and holds onto tight or turbulent lines surprisingly well.

The company has worked hard on seal sensitivity over the years and the OPM now feels smooth straight away, tracking smoothly - rather than chattering over -small bumps for decent traction. The spring rate is now markedly progressive too, keeping the fork mid-stroke most of the time rather than slamming through with minimal provocation.

The three-position ODL compression lever gives maximum smoothness Open, appropriately pert (given the low weight, race feel of the fork) Drive and fully Locked settings with external low speed compression fine tuning.

Unlike most brands DT has produced all its latest 100, 120 and 150mm forks in 26in as well as 650b formats, plus 100 and 120/130mm travel 29in versions. While this OPM has been okay so far, our previous DT Swiss forks have been plagued with reliability problems so would need to rebuild trust to go beyond a provisional 3 score.

Travel 150mm (100 and 120/130mm available)
Wheel size 650b (26 and 29in available)
Weight 1680g

PRICE 1180$





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