Whiskyshooter Report post Posted May 19 (edited) Does anyone know the reasoning why the raga comes with the steel tech forks over the aluminum. Edited May 20 by Whiskyshooter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskyshooter Report post Posted May 20 125 views and not a single answer?? Nobody have an answer.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copemech Report post Posted May 20 if I had to say, it is because they work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pauls320 Report post Posted May 20 I would think it is for financial reasons and durability. Did you try contact your local dealer and ask them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskyshooter Report post Posted May 20 I'm just curious as most the other top level bikes use the aluminum I believe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faussy Report post Posted May 20 Its most likely because the raga is no longer the top level trs bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lineaway Report post Posted May 20 Also the weight of the bike is already below FIM minimum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wokman Report post Posted May 20 Could it be that the gold chrome type finish would not be possible on aluminium perhaps to allow for less friction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldilocks Report post Posted May 20 The 17 had aluminium forks , no issues with coating coming off and still on original fork seals when I sold it. I did hear they wanted to make the front slightly heavier so changed to steel but I find that hard to believe. I honestly can't tell the difference in the forks in terms of performance and if I drop it I'll be happier as the steel should be more robust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anachronism Report post Posted May 21 Links from the TRS USA site: 2019 TRS One: http://www.trsmotosusa.com/documents/2019/2019 TRS One 300, 280 & 250 ficha tecnica - technical specs.pdf 2019 Raga: http://www.trsmotosusa.com/images/Raga_Racing_2019/TRS_RR_2019_ENGLISH_ tech_specs.pdf 2019 Gold: http://www.trsmotosusa.com/images/GOLD_EDITION_2019/2019_TRS_Gold_English_tech._specs.pdf The One says aluminum, the Gold & Raga don't specify. They are light bikes so that's what's important. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluey Report post Posted May 21 If the tubes are exactly the same wall thickness the steel will be a lot heavier. If the tubes are made to be the same strength, the weight difference can be very small or nothing. https://sciencing.com/strength-tubing-vs-steel-tubing-7811536.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faussy Report post Posted May 21 (edited) 2 hours ago, bluey said: If the tubes are exactly the same wall thickness the steel will be a lot heavier. If the tubes are made to be the same strength, the weight difference can be very small or nothing. https://sciencing.com/strength-tubing-vs-steel-tubing-7811536.html Thats because they are using youngs modulus. If you look at tensile strength good quality alloys can be up to 3 times stronger than steel for the same mass Edited May 21 by faussy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cascao Report post Posted May 21 Aluminium forks have smaller internal diameter. Maybe top riders feel some difference on flex and some kind of dampening since steel forks can flex more. At least on frames, not everybody love aluminium. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taff_d Report post Posted June 5 On 5/19/2019 at 9:32 PM, Whiskyshooter said: Does anyone know the reasoning why the raga comes with the steel tech forks over the aluminum. They reckon the gold steel stantions have a better action than the alloy ones, think they changed to them on the 18 model. RR AND the Golds use them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canario Report post Posted June 14 (edited) On 5/19/2019 at 10:32 PM, Whiskyshooter said: Does anyone know the reasoning why the raga comes with the steel tech forks over the aluminum. The current Tech Forks are all have lower legs (Aluminium) and stanchion tubes made of steel. Canario Edited June 14 by Canario Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
