Top 13 Best 150mm Fork Features, Reviews, and FAQs

Choosing the best 150mm fork for your bike may seem like a simple task, but there are a lot of factors that need to be considered. After all, a fork has a major impact on the performance of your bike. The right fork can mean the difference between a comfortable ride and a terrible ride.

MRP Ribbon Coil

Whether you're racing enduro, or just taking a casual stroll along your local trails, the MRP Ribbon Coil fork is the perfect choice. Not only is it a great rider's fork, it also incorporates a Ramp Control system. Using this system, you can customize the amount of bottom-out support you get on your ride, and also adjust the flow of air into your stanchion.

The Ribbon Coil fork has a twin-tube damper, which uses a spring-backed internal floating piston. In the right hands, this damper has 18 clicks of adjustability. The coils are not quite as supple as a coil-converted fork, but they are more than sufficient to smooth out chattery trail sections. The fork also boasts a slew of other features, including forward-facing weight reliefs, a Boost axle spacing, and Norglide Bushings.

The Ribbon Coil also has a Ramp Control system that gives you more control over how your fork responds to low speed compression and high frequency impacts. You can also adjust the amount of air that enters your stanchion, as well as the size of your air opening. The Ribbon Coil fork also has a small button on the back of each leg to help bleed off excess pressure.

The Ribbon Coil also has ten standard decal color options. The Ribbon Coil fork is a great option for riders looking for a bit of extra comfort on rough trails.

RockShox Lyrik RC2

Whether you're looking for a fork that balances comfort and stiffness, or one that can take advantage of the flats, RockShox Lyrik has you covered. It's a 35mm chassis that offers more adjustability than other forks, yet has a compliant, stiff design.

Its damper is smooth on long runs, but it provides excellent support when you're working to avoid holes or boost kickers. It also offers excellent small bump sensitivity.

The Lyrik is available in three versions: the RC, RCT3, and Yari. The RC2 is the most adjustable version, and is the best option for riders on a budget. It's also a good choice for riders who hate slipping the front end up and down steep climbs.

The RC2 has four high-speed compression adjustment clicks, 19 low-speed adjustment clicks, and a rebound adjustment. It's also a good choice if you're looking for a fork with more adjustability than the Lyrik Ultimate.

Lyrik has a long history as an all-mountain fork. It offers a smooth ride that's dependable and easy to set up. It's also one of the best for small bump sensitivity, a hallmark of RockShox's forks. Combined with the Charger 2 damper, it provides unmatched trail control.

Lyrik is available with either a Charger 2 damper or a RCT3 damper. The Charger 2 damper has externally adjustable high-speed compression and rebound, while the RCT3 version has a dual-position air spring that works well for smoother climbs.

RockShox ZEB

Using RockShox's proven technologies, the ZEB fork is designed to provide increased sensitivity, improved steering precision, and more comfort for the rider. The newest addition to the RockShox line is available in travel ranges from 160 to 190 millimeters.

The RockShox ZEB fork features a new DebonAir air spring. The spring was designed to provide the ideal balance of support throughout the entire travel range. It is similar to the springs found on the Pike and Lyrik forks.

RockShox is also offering a Dual Position Air option for the ZEB fork. The Dual Position Air allows you to select two travel positions for a more versatile ride. You can lower the fork to climb a steep climb or raise it for a steep descent.

The new fork is also fitted with a new generation of wiper seals made in collaboration with SKF. This ensures that the fork will not cycle, which helps to eliminate the need to constantly change the seal. The new design also improves overall stiffness.

RockShox says the ZEB fork will be stiffer under aft and fore bending loads. This means that it will hold its line better when riding through rough terrain, providing more confidence to riders.

RockShox's new fork also features a redesigned 38mm chassis. This means that it has a larger surface area, which reduces the amount of binding. The chassis also helps to transmit trail features into the fork in a direct manner. It also has more bushing overlap, which keeps the fork moving smoothly.

Marzocchi Bomber Z2

Whether you're a racer, or a weekend warrior trail rider, the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 is the mountain bike fork that's right for you. It's simple to adjust, easy to maintain, and boasts world class performance at an affordable price.

The Z2 fork is made from a durable aluminium upper tube that allows for high intensity riding. It features an open bath design that makes servicing the fork easier. The fork also uses a switchable air shaft system, which means you can easily adjust the fork's volume.

The Z2 fork is available in both a 29-inch and a 150-mm model. The fork is designed for all-mountain use. The Z2 features thicker stanchion tubes that make the fork stiffer. It also features a Marzocchi RAIL damper, which provides adjustable compression and rebound damping.

The Bomber Z2's open bath design also makes it easy to service the fork. The fork's through-axle quick release lever can be easily adjusted with a 4mm Allen key. The through-axle design also allows you to change the angle and tension of the lever.

Bomber Z2 stanchions are large 34mm, which translate to confidence inspiring handling and braking. They also provide the best tire clearance. You'll need to check tyre clearance while the fork is fully compressed.

The Z2 fork comes with a one-year limited warranty. It is recommended that you service the fork at least once every 125 hours.

Ohlins SID

Amongst a wide range of forks, the Ohlins SID 150mm fork is a good choice for downcountry riders. The SID has long been a staple in RockShox's cross-country line-up, having won countless XC races over the past two decades.

The SID comes in two different variants, the SID SL and SID Ultimate. The SL model features a 44mm offset and anodized crown. It also features an air spring with DebonAir technology.

The ultimate variant features the same anodized crown as the SL model, but it's fitted with the lightweight Charger Race Day damper. It also comes with Maxima Plush suspension fluid. This fluid is specially rated for low temperatures. It also helps to dampen the high-frequency vibrations that can be found on rough trails.

The SID Ultimate comes in black or signature SID blue colourways. The fork also features an alloy steerer. It also comes with SKF wiper seals.

The fork comes with a 160mm post mount brake mount. It also features a hex key QR axle. It has 15 clicks of low speed damping. It also comes with a performance suspension guide.

The SID fork's air spring is two-chamber design. It has a positive chamber and a negative chamber. The positive chamber helps to tune the air pressure to the spring rate. It also features a spacer system. A larger spacer means the fork is more progressive.

Manitou Mezzer

Taking a look at Manitou's new Mezzer fork, I have to say that I have been impressed with how they put together the suspension system. They've taken a unique approach to suspension design, and the results are very impressive.

The Mezzer Expert is a slick little fork that looks like it belongs in the company of other Manitou suspensions. It has a lot of interesting features, including a unique bolt on fender that is designed to fit 3" tires, and is easily secured by three small bolts on the back of the fork.

Another cool feature of the fork is its swept compression dial. It allows you to adjust the compression level of the fork with ease. This is a clever feature that helps maintain consistent feel throughout the travel of the fork.

Another cool feature is the dual positive air chamber system of the Mezzer. This is an innovative element that helps maintain a smooth ride in tight turns and prevents bottom-outs. In fact, it's claimed that the Mezzer is the stiffest fork on the market.

The Mezzer Expert fork also has a feature called the IRT, or Infinite Rate Tune, which allows you to tweak the pressure levels of the fork's main air chambers. The fork's compression stroke uses a piston that applies force to the main air chamber, and a closing poppet valve inside the air piston helps to control the pressure levels.

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