Like many young, cutting-edge brands, DVO offers things the big guys don’t. And surprisingly, its boutique label doesn’t come with an infated price tag.
DVO believes that what
makes the best suspension depends a little on the trail and a lot on who’s
riding it. So the Diamond allows riders to adjust fve of the fork’s
characteristics. Beyond the preload, rebound and high- and low-speed
compression damping, the DVO sports a unique initial small-bump sensitivity
adjustment. The ‘Off The Top,’ or OTT knob, is essentially an on-the-fy
negative air-spring adjustment. It works against the positive spring, allowing
you to run higher air pressure. Dialing up the OTT knob increases initial
sensitivity and adds smooth progressivity that could normally only be achieved
with volume spacers. Dialing it back allows for lower pressure and a more linear
feel. In this setting, the compression knobs fne-tune the fork’s resistance to
slow dive and help minimize high-speed chatter.
The more linear
setting offered nearly the same plushness as this year’s smoothest forks. Those
who want to hug the roughest of ground won’t be disappointed. But the Diamond
was most at home with a little extra OTT. Given its DH-oriented lineup, it’s
clear that DVO is all about getting rad. Exactly what that means is up
to you.
PRICE 1000$
