How Do Air Forks Work

The piston separated the canisters into two separate air-pressure chambers, which allowed the air pressure to have a dual rate. The trick was to put just enough air pressure in the lower air valve to hold the forks at the proper ride height (they would stiffen as the air was compressed by upward movement).

Are air forks worth it?

For a cross country or trail rider, air forks are the way to go. The ease of setup, weight and amount of adjustment makes these forks a great upgrade. There are also a heap of options available for you to check out. If you have a big travel bike or just like to ride hard and go deep then perhaps a coil is for you.

Are air forks better?

Air forks provide better bottom-out resistance This is possible thanks to the progressive spring rate that the air spring provides. As the fork travels through its range, it becomes exponentially harder to compress. Near the end of the range, it takes a huge amount of force to further compress the air inside.