Review: MRP Baxter 2 gravel suspension fork - it’s not perfect, and a bit heavy for racers, but on the rough the performance is incredible & could make you faster… cycling MRPbike
Adding suspension forks to gravel bikes has caused major debate in and around the cycling world with some pundits going as far as to liken them to early mountain bikes. Several suspension fork options are now available from all major manufacturers including the RockShox Rudy, Fox 32 Taper-Cast , Cannondale Lefty Oliver, and the glass-fibre leaf-sprung Lauf Grit.
Tyre clearance is reasonable. At 700x45mm on the shorter 40mm travel version and 700x50mm on the 60mm travel Baxter 2. Should you wish to run 27.5/650b wheels, the maximum for both is 61mm . The fork is designed to fit flat-mount brakes, using a supplied adapter. The 40mm travel fork will fit a 160mm brake rotor as standard, with an adapter available to fit a 180mm rotor. The longer-travel, 60mm version will fit a 180mm rotor out of the box.
The fork has a three-position compression adjustment dial, which switched between 'max' , 'open' and a 'mid' setting that will keep the fork active and reduce some 'bobbing' when climbing.One feature that sets the Baxter 2 apart from its gravel suspension fork rivals is the bottle/accessory mount on each fork leg. For those who are interested in bikepacking or simply the ability to carry more on the bike, these represent a crucial deciding factor.
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