The Matris high-end fork concept
Italian suspension specialist Matris is internationally recognised as a "high-end" manufacturer and designer of quality suspension components, and sitting tight at the "high end" of the Matris product range, the popular F43SP fork is its most innovative and advanced product.
With damping by the company's top-of-the-line “Speed Sensitive System” F25SP nitrogen pressurised cartridge with its internal volumetric compensation tank and fully floating valve, the F43SP is housed within Matris' own designed and in-house manufactured premium fork body "to set a new market standard".
"Not having an external volumetric compensation tank means the dimensions and weights of the front axle are reduced," says Matris co-owner Alberto Turcato.
"This improves performance, handling, feeling and response in sporting use - especially in the corners and under braking.
"Simply designed and ergonomic in its use, the damping asymmetrical adjuster tunes the units of compression and rebound, and together with preload are integrated in the upper fork cap for simple and practical operation."
The outer tube is made from high quality Alu alloy and available in 50/54 mm, 50/55 mm, 51/56 mm diameters and with a 43 mm diameter chromed steel inner tube as standard.
To provide optimal performance and durability, an optional TIN (Titanium-Nitride) Gold and anti-friction lapping surface treatment is also available. Dealers can choose between 100 and 108 mm radial caliper mount options.
The foot is machined from solid Alu alloy with a simple design to optimise maximum strength and lightness at the same time. Linear springs in Si-Cr alloy steel are available in different rates, based on the bike model and rider weight provided.
The cartridge cylinder is also made from Alu alloy, with a lapped finish for, effectively, “zero” friction and assembled with 25 mm diameter compression and rebound valves with flow dynamics specially designed for total hydraulic damping control.
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