I talked to Jerry Vanderpool of Hippie Tech Suspension at Sea Otter. He’s adding Teflon-infused anodizing to his list of suspension tuning services. The 25% Teflon coating substantially reduces friction for better overall suspension performance – especially at the top end of the stroke where you get the most traction benefits. Although it’s really about improved performance, the new anodizing is also available in eight colors, including the blue you see here.
For downhill racers on a budget who are looking at buying a new fork, the Hippie Tech “Slick Hippie” fork upgrade is a great option. Instead of spending $1500 or more on a new race fork, you can get your fork rebuilt and the Teflon-ano upgrade for just $400. That’s $100 for the rebuild and $300 for the Teflon coating and your fork will be better than it was when you first pulled it out of the box. It’s also important to note that Hippie Tech is using the coating on the inside and outside of the fork – friction doesn’t just happen on the part of the fork you can see.
If you’re in the market for a new fork, save your money for race expenses and beer – visit the Hippie Tech Web site and breathe some new life into your old fork, instead.
What a great idea. Can this be done to my 2010 Revelation?
As far as I know, they can do it to any fork or shock. Go to the Web site and get their contact info and call or e-mail. Jerry’s super nice and he’ll give you all the specific details on price, availability and turnaround time.
That’s my Bro! a Rock Star!
hey John any chance getting high res image, so i can do up a Large Hippie Wall graphic for his kids?
yeah i do all Jerrys graphics, thanks
ej@crankskins.com
Hippie Tech is the Sh#$! Best tuning in the biz! Looking sharp my man!!!!
Is there any concern the anodizing will affect the hardness & strenght of the stansions? Whats the process of the coating? This has/is done on motorcycles also with mixed results.
Looks great! But how come he doesn’t answer his phone or return my fork to me???
hello ….i sent my shock to Hippie suspension and i can’t get a hold of them via phone or email. do you know if they are still in business? i’d appreciate it if you would take a min and tell me what they are doing for service. thanks much…Paul Specialized BIg Hit
read these reviews and cry… – http://www.mtbr.com/cat/suspension/shock-upgrade/hippie-tech/fork-suspension-service/prd_418179_143crx.aspx
I bought a rear shock on pinkbike from him on February 9th, still got nothing…