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DH38 m.1 Air
Öhlins2199 MSRP

Öhlins DH38 m.1 Air

Award-winning downhill performance with unrivaled adjustability

Specifications

Color
Gloss Black with Gold accents
Wheel Size
27.5" / 29"
Travel
180mm, 190mm, 200mm
Weight
2820g (200mm with crown)
Axle
Boost 20x110mm DH Floating
Spring
TTX Twin Tube Air Spring
Adjustment
TTX18: Full Race Adjustability
E-bike Approved
Yes

Overview

The DH38 m.1 combines race-winning performance with unrivaled adjustability and sensitivity, delivering total rider comfort and control. Built on our proven DH38 platform and enhanced with key upgrades, it's the most capable and refined downhill fork we've ever created. Whether you ride an e-MTB gravity rig or a pedal-powered machine, the DH38 m.1 offers superb small-bump tracking and the ability to soak up even the biggest hits.

Features

  • Award-winning TTX twin-tube damping system delivers flawless performance in all conditions with race-proven reliability.

  • Dual-crown 38mm upper tubes provide exceptional strength and stiffness for World Cup downhill racing.

  • Redesigned seals work with advanced lubricants to enhance incredibly plush feel, boosting traction and reducing fatigue.

  • Superb small-bump tracking combined with ability to soak up the biggest hits results in smoother, faster, more confident runs.

  • Race-proven settings bank allows fine-tuning of damping for any bike, rider, or style with multiple adjustment options.

  • Dual-clamp floating axle design minimizes friction for exceptional sensitivity and control.

  • 20x110mm Boost DH hub standard provides maximum stiffness and wheel security for gravity riding.

  • Various offsets available (46mm, 50mm, 54mm, 58mm) to accommodate different frame geometries.

  • Compatible with maximum tire sizes: 29" x 2.8" and 27.5" x 3.0" for modern wide rims.

  • Easy maintenance with 50-hour lower leg service that can be performed in minutes.

  • Independent cartridge spring and damper systems allow precise tuning of suspension characteristics.

  • The plushest, most capable, and most easily customizable downhill fork on the market.

Real-World Performance

Travel Distance

Pure downhill performance. Built for World Cup tracks and massive hits.

Weight Impact

Heavier but ultra-stiff - prioritizes descending performance over climbing efficiency.

Damper Technology

Race-proven damping with 16 clicks of low-speed compression, 3 clicks of high-speed compression, and 16 clicks of rebound.

Air Spring Technology

Twin-tube air spring allows complete dial-in of progression from initial movement through bottom-out.

Chassis Stiffness

Dual-crown downhill stiffness - maximum strength for World Cup racing and the biggest hits.

How we evaluate this component

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