2001
Cannondale Lefty SL

Cannondale's patented single-leg suspension fork created enormous controversy but proved its critics wrong. The Lefty SL used a single oversized cantilevered leg with a needle-bearing telescoping mechanism that eliminated the twisting forces inherent in dual-crown forks, producing industry-leading stiffness at a fraction of the weight.

MTB Fork

Technical Specifications

TypeSingle-leg suspension fork
Weight1,090 g
Travel80-100 mm (model dependent)

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