The stroke is also very linear, with no traces of spikeor irregularity however fast you go. The vocal rebound circuit is equally controlled and easy to set up for a very floated and composed ride over big stuff or ripples. There's also a handlebar mounted remote control for the adjustable low speed compression so you can stiffen the suspension up or lock it out on the fly. The deep-crowled dropouts and "Double Arch" front and rear brace create a very stiff structure for impressive steering response and line holding across ruts or on off-camber trails.
There are no signs that this new-found smoothness has compromised MAGURA's enviable reliability reputation either - we did not experience any leaks, wobbles or clunks. Stainless steel inserts on the dropouts and disc mounts also reduce the risk of long-term corrosion. MAGURA HS 33 rim brake users get direct mounts as standard and disc brake hose guides are also built in.
85 and 100mm travel versions plus a range of custom colour options are also available.
The 1,82 (4lb) weight of the 130mm version is slightly higher than some competing forks , but the price is fair for the performance and likely lifespan.
MBUK verdict:Impressively smooth and long-term tough trail fork at a decent price. 8/10
For a start, the first push out of the box is a revelation. Previous Ronin forks would break your wrists if you jumped on them hard until after a few months running, but the Laurin immediately compresses smoothly with even a light touch. A big slurp of damping oil and the return stroke is impressively controlled, too. Bolt the brake onto stainless stell IS mounts , install the neat "Poploc" style remote lockout lever, set the air pressure, add a bit more rebound and we're off.
It picks you up ripples smooth over the small stuff, doesn't pack down on steps, but sucks up the big stuff right up to the crown without any spiking or stammering. The adjustable compression remote is super simple to use and teh steering precision is impressive, even when we're deliberately trying to cross thread ruts.
In other words, we're seriously impressed so far. So watch this one closely when our monster forks grouptest comes out in spring.
