Vaia

Dual-Crown Inverted DH Fork

The EXT Vaia is a dual-crown inverted DH Fork which simultaneously lends itself to aggressive enduro bike and e-bike applications.

Features

Travel Options:

Vaia has travel options from 170mm to 200mm.

1 Stem, 2 Offsets:

The Vaia offers two offset options (44 and 48 mm) with only one stem and crown, allowing for personal adjustment of steering geometry.

Floating Bushings:

The unique DU guiding system, featuring a specially designed long bushing overlap, provides maximum guidance and optimal torsional rigidity for the stanchions. It‘s called the CGB (Continuously Guided Bushing) system, which also boosts dynamic stiffness. Optimized inner volume design ensures maximum lubrication for floating bushing systems.

Modular Axle System:

Available in 15mm diameter version for enduro wheels and 20mm for DH, with no need to replace any major components of the fork; just add an adapter for the 15mm axle. The floating wheel axle guarantees perfect wheel alignment and excellent torsional stiffness.

Titanium Hardware:

Bolts, nuts, washers, and other hardware components made of Grade 5 Titanium DIN 912 spec, used in aerospace and industrial applications for its high mechanical strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance characteristics.

Double Drop Crown:

Vaia will be available with two different top crowns:

• 10 mm drop for headtube from 107mm to 136mm
• 30 mm drop for headtube from 127mm to 156mm.

3 way-adjustable cartridge:

A high-flow, 3-way adjustable hydraulic cartridge is the core of the Vaia fork, featuring independent high/low speed compression and rebound adjustments. Maximum hydraulic fork tunability allows each rider to dial in the damping forces to perfectly match their riding style and weight. High dynamic response valves and turbulent flow ensure optimal performance in extreme working conditions. The options for customising this fork are virtually limitless.

Specifications

• Built entirely in 7075 and 7050 T6 alloy and Grade 5 Titanium
• Tapered 38.5 stanchion tubes optimize the strength to weight ratio, offered with our proprietary surface finish
• Floating bushing system design with an impressive overlap (240 mm around SAG position) with 200 mm travel, ensuring consistent sensitivity and torsional stiffness for riding precision while braking and cornering
  
• HS3 air cartridge unit with 2 independent positive air chambers as well as an innovative negative chamber with a tunable volume design for increased sensitivity and adjustability
• Pressure release bleed buttons to release air on both fork legs
• Optimized inner volume design ensures maximum lubrication for sliding bushing systems
• Unique double crown design offers 2 offsets, from 44 to 48 mm, enhancing personal adjustment without having to purchase additional crowns
• Available with interchangeable 20 mm and 15 mm Grade 5 Titanium wheel axles for both maximum stiffness and rigidity
  
• Weight: 3195 gr (in 200 mm travel with 20 mm wheel axle, cut steerer tube, oil included)
• Rotor Size: 200mm - 220mm
• Dedicated stanchion protection with available bolt on fender
• Mud Fender sold separately