{"id":61196,"date":"2024-03-26T11:21:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T10:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/16a1d3d8-4321-4fd0-97bf-3d2a3bdaee0a"},"modified":"2024-03-26T11:59:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T10:59:39","slug":"new-formula-belva-fork-caters-to-hard-charging-riders-and-ebike-market-with-dual-crown-design","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-formula-belva-fork-caters-to-hard-charging-riders-and-ebike-market-with-dual-crown-design\/","title":{"rendered":"New Formula Belva fork caters to hard-charging riders and ebike market with dual-crown design"},"content":{"rendered":"

Belva enduro fork is designed to strike a balance between stiffness and flex for electric mountain bikes <\/p>

By Luke Marshall\n <\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 at 10:21 AM<\/p>

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Formula has unveiled the new Belva: a dual-crown enduro fork designed to meet the evolving demands of modern mountain biking. <\/p>

It’s aimed at hard-charging riders seeking more control and performance than a 38mm single-crown fork can provide, without the weight penalty of a downhill fork.<\/p>

With the continuous increase in bike capabilities and the rise in popularity of electric mountain bikes<\/a>, suspension systems are under increasing pressure to deliver optimal performance. <\/p>

In response, Formula has developed the dual-crown Belva, prioritising stiffness and long-travel capability to cater for the needs of the long-travel electric bike<\/a> market and bike-park\u00a0shredders.<\/p>

Formula’s Belva is a long-travel dual-crown fork. – Formula<\/figcaption><\/figure>

What you need to know about the new Formula Belva<\/h3>
Dual-crown enduro fork\u00a0<\/li>
\u00a31,590 \/ $TBC \/ \u20ac1,850 \/ $2,150CA<\/li>
170\/180mm travel\u00a0<\/li>
Single air spring, coil negative spring<\/li>
Designed for 29in wheels\u00a0<\/li>
15x110mm axle\u00a0<\/li>
43mm offset\u00a0<\/li>
Tapered steerer\u00a0<\/li>
Double-butted 35mm stanchions\u00a0<\/li>
Lightweight forged crowns\u00a0<\/li>
2,370g (claimed)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
The Belva is intended to address a common issue in fork design by mitigating flex at the crown steerer unit (CSU), irrespective of stanchion size. This dual-crown setup centres stiffness around the head tube, eliminating associated creaking noises.<\/p>
$\"Formula$
A machined crown helps save weight, while a direct-mount stem adds stiffness. – Formula<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Built around the lower legs of the brand’s enduro single-crown Selva fork<\/a>, the Belva is claimed to strike a balance between strategic stiffness and flex. Formula states this flex\/stiffness balance enhances steering precision, while maintaining traction and comfort on the trail \u2013 a best-of-both-worlds design.<\/p>
Formula emphasises this isn’t a toned-down downhill fork but instead a specific dual-crown enduro fork designed to provide precision and accuracy for ebikes and long-travel machines. As such, it’s comparable in weight to a 38mm single-crown fork (2,370g claimed), making it suitable for use on enduro bikes<\/a>.<\/p>
$\"Formula$
The Belva uses Formula’s CTS valves, a lock-out dial, external high- and low-speed compression adjustment, and low-speed rebound adjustment. – Formula<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Crafted with custom-forged crowns, lightweight 35mm stanchions, a 43mm-offset lockout lever, tapered steerer and 15mm axle, the Belva offers versatility for both uphill and downhill riding with 170mm\/180mm of travel<\/a>.<\/p>
The fork utilises Formula\u2019s Compression Tuning System (CTS), enabling riders to make professional-grade adjustments quickly and easily with everyday tools. <\/p>
The CTS employs swappable compression valves to fine-tune the compression-damping curves of the fork trailside.<\/p>
There are eight different CTS valves to choose from to achieve the desired fork feel.<\/p>
$\"Formula$
You can swap the Belva’s CTS compression valves to tune the fork’s ride feel. – Formula<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Belva employs Formula’s single positive air spring with a coil negative spring for simple and efficient setup. Neopos technology, Formula’s compressible volume spacers, further enhances the riding experience by offering customisable end-stroke tuning and mid-stroke stability.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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