BOS has a well-earned reputation for superb suspension and the heritage is clear in this light yet superbly performing fork.
At just 1630g it's the lightest on test, but taking it
for an XC only item would be a mistake. Yes, there's some flex from the 32mm
legs but the masterstroke is in the damping control and support available.
While you'd expect it to hunt about, the sensitive damping manages to work well
with the slight give in the chassis to maximise grip like no other.
The closed cartridge damper has three compression
settings, but it's best to run it in medium, as soft is best saved for comfort
or allowing the front end to sag down and maintain grip on steeper climbs. The
hardest setting works well for paved sections, as the fork is highly active,
but strangely it never felt like it was bobbing heavily off-road. It's the
perfect match to the latest group of short travel but hard hitting
big-wheelers.
The new quick release skewer
system is much easier and more secure than older BOS designs, though our sole
complaint is that the design needs to be kept free of dirt or function is
impaired.
The Dizzy is the perfect mating of low weight, grip
and hard-hitting control.
Weight 1630g
Offset 45mm
Axle to crown 525mm
Price 1237$
