EXTVaia
€2,600 EU RRP (listed as €/$)
- Travel
- 170–200 mm
- Stanchions
- 38.5 mm, upside-down
- Spring
- HS3 air, 2 positive chambers
- Damper
- 3-way: LSC, HSC, rebound
- Offset
- 44 / 48 mm
- E-bike
- Adaptable to e-MTB use
- Weight
- 3,195 g200 mm travel, 20 mm axle, cut steerer, oil included, claimed
Overview
EXT Vaia: upside-down dual-crown fork with 38.5 mm stanchions and 170–200 mm travel for DH, enduro and e-MTB, 3195 g, priced at EUR 2,600.
Vaia is EXT's upside-down, dual-crown gravity fork with tapered 38.5 mm stanchions, which EXT calls the only upside-down dual-crown DH fork on the market. Designed for downhill but adaptable to aggressive enduro and e-MTB use, it offers 170 to 200 mm of travel and interchangeable 15 mm (110 Boost) and 20 mm Grade 5 titanium axles.
A cam stem developed with Mojo Rising gives two offsets (44 and 48 mm) from one stem and crown, and two top-crown drops suit different head-tube lengths. Inside are EXT's HS3 air cartridge with two positive chambers and a volume-tunable negative chamber, floating DU bushings with a long overlap, and a high-flow 3-way cartridge with independent high/low-speed compression and rebound.
- Upside-down dual-crown fork, 170–200 mm travel
- Tapered 38.5 mm stanchions; 7075/7050 alloy and Grade 5 titanium
- Two offsets (44/48 mm) with one stem and crown
- Interchangeable 15 mm Boost and 20 mm titanium axles
- HS3 air spring with tunable chamber volumes; 3-way damper
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Full specifications
Chassis
- Construction
- Dual-crown upside-down; 7075 and 7050 T6 alloy and Grade 5 titanium
- Stanchions
- Tapered 38.5 mm, proprietary surface finish
- Travel
- 170, 180, 190, 200 mm
- Axle to crown
- 170 mm: 574–584 mm; 180 mm: 584–594 mm; 190 mm: 594–604 mm; 200 mm: 604–614 mm
- Offset
- 44 or 48 mm (cam stem, one stem and crown)
- Top crown drop
- 10 mm (head tube 107–136 mm) or 30 mm (head tube 127–156 mm)
- Bushings
- Floating DU bushing system (CGB), 240 mm overlap around sag at 200 mm travel
- Axle
- Interchangeable Grade 5 titanium 20 mm and 15 mm (110 Boost)
- Rotor size
- 200 mm, up to 220 mm with adapter
Spring
- Spring type
- HS3 air cartridge: 2 independent positive chambers + negative chamber with tunable volume (volume spacers)
- Bleed
- Pressure release bleed buttons on both legs
Damper
- Cartridge
- High-flow, 3-way adjustable
- Adjustments
- Independent high/low-speed compression and rebound
General
- Hardware
- Grade 5 titanium washers and hardware
- Fender
- Dedicated stanchion protection with available bolt-on fender
- Warranty
- 5 years (from 21 November 2024)
Manufacturer specification — EXT. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
EXT Vaia: FAQ
How much does the EXT Vaia cost?
€2,600 (EU RRP (listed as €/$)). Prices vary by country and retailer.
How much does the EXT Vaia weigh?
EXT quotes 3,195 g (200 mm travel, 20 mm axle, cut steerer, oil included, claimed).
Is the EXT Vaia suitable for e-bikes?
Yes — EXT lists it as e-bike rated or e-bike specific.
What are the key specs of the EXT Vaia?
Travel: 170–200 mm; Stanchions: 38.5 mm, upside-down; Spring: HS3 air, 2 positive chambers; Damper: 3-way: LSC, HSC, rebound; Offset: 44 / 48 mm; E-bike: Adaptable to e-MTB use.
