Whiskyshooter Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) Does anyone know the reasoning why the raga comes with the steel tech forks over the aluminum. Edited May 20, 2019 by Whiskyshooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskyshooter Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 125 views and not a single answer?? Nobody have an answer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 if I had to say, it is because they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauls320 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 I would think it is for financial reasons and durability. Did you try contact your local dealer and ask them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskyshooter Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 I'm just curious as most the other top level bikes use the aluminum I believe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faussy Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Its most likely because the raga is no longer the top level trs bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Also the weight of the bike is already below FIM minimum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokman Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Could it be that the gold chrome type finish would not be possible on aluminium perhaps to allow for less friction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anachronism Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluey Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faussy Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (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, 2019 by faussy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taff_d Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canario Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 (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, 2019 by Canario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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