The first test of 2025 from mtbworkshop.com is branded Foxfolk. We received the V2 version of their very popular Dirtskirt designed to protect any type frame, full suspension with the following suspension schemes: SINGLE PIVOT, HORST LINK or DELTA
The list of compatible frames at brand level is truly long
Trek Merida Specialized Transition Evil Intense Orbea Zerode Norco Devinci Giant Liv Forbidden YT Deviate Canyon Marin Scott Polygon Kona Lapierre Cannondale Focus Commencal GT NukeproofWhyte Cube Salsa Rocky Mountain Propain Haibike Santa Cruz Raaw Fezzari ARI Allied Knolly
FOXFOLK HISTORY
We asked the Foxfolk guys directly to summarize their story since the foundation and how the Dirtskirt project was born.
Foxfolk was founded in early 2020 during the Covid lockdowns. This was the perfect time to develop a new mtb product while the world stopped. In March 2022 we launched our world’s first patented bottom link frame protection product called Dirtskirt™.
The Dirtskirt™ V1 was specifically tailored for the Specialized Stumpjumper and Epic frame models to address an industry-wide out-of-warranty rider issue.
DIRTSKIRT™ V1
After launching in early 2022, Dirtkirt™ V1 was an instant hit with customers around the world. In the first 9 months of launching foxfolk™ we were able to sell our V1 product to customers in more than 81 countries, which was amazing!
FROM V1 TO V2
The lessons learned from V1 customers and potential customer feedback have been incredible. We realized that bike frames damaged and cracked by debris/rocks entering the bottom link were not a problem exclusive to Specialized bike owners. We were receiving multiple emails every day from cyclists all over the world riding different brands of bikes and reporting the same problems! After studying the legal wording of new bike warranties, we learned that any damage or cracked frames (which were the result of debris/rocks entering the bottom link) were NOT covered under any new bike warranty from any bike brand in all the world!
Once cyclists understood this insight, the product sold itself: the cost of a Dirtksirt™ compared to the cost of a replacement frame: a no-brainer!
Our next challenge was how to design a product with “symmetrical universal fit”, especially when the bottom connection of bicycle frames is totally different between bike brands, frame models, and even different between alloy and carbon of the same frame model! To add further complexity to R&D, most bicycle frames are also asymmetrical at the bottom link, making our R&D task even more daunting!
Ultimately, after studying and scanning more than 671 different bike frames from over 50 different bike brands (including model years for the last 8+ years), as well as clever use of AI, we finally came up with an algorithm which would dimensionally average the data acquired, to give us the parameters to design the world’s first patented universal fit bottom link frame protection product: Dirtskirt™ V2 was born!
UNBOXING BY MTBWORKSHOP
The product arrives in a completely recyclable cardboard packaging. Stickers bearing the brand logo and a package with a cloth soaked in alcohol for cleaning the frame in the fixing area are included.
INSTALLATION
Nothing could be easier, following the instructions in the video below, after careful cleaning and testing the positioning with the method suggested in the video you can’t make a mistake.
The 3M adhesive is a guarantee because the fixing is strong and there is no risk of losing the component while using the mountain bike. 100% Ziptie free!!
FIELD TEST
As you can see from the photos, the amount of dirt and debris that the frame can accumulate in that area of the wagon is very high. Thanks to DirtiSkirt V2 we have certainly protected everything from stones of any size and significant dirt that would
in the long run it would ruin the chassis or if any large debris got stuck it would destroy or ruin the chassis and the chassis.
Super satisfied and also with regards to cleanliness. Once dry, mud and debris tend to come off easily from the Dirtyskirt because the material does not allow the dirt itself to adhere or remain attached.
CONCLUSION
An excellent product created by mountain bike enthusiasts who offer simple solutions to important problems that could cause irreparable damage to our frames or bikes. Smart and safe installation, lightning-fast shipping and top-class quality of materials. Test passed with flying colors and product promoted. A must have!
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