At first glance, the Gneiss fork might make you do a double take. That’s kind of the point.
“We wanted to build something that didn’t just look different for the sake of looking different. Every part of the design is there for a reason.” - Julia Moran, Monarc Principal Engineer
The reverse-arch gives the Gneiss fork a lighter, stiffer, and stronger structure than a traditional fork, while delivering 80mm of trail-ready travel. The result is a fork that feels planted and controlled when the terrain gets rough, without adding unnecessary weight to the bike.
“It’s one of those features you might notice visually before you notice it on the ride. But once you hit a rough patch or take the bike somewhere a little more adventurous, you really start to appreciate what it’s doing.” - Julia Moran, Monarc Principal Engineer
Designed and developed in-house by the Monarc team, the Gneiss fork is a good example of our approach to bike design: rethink the parts that matter, make every detail intentional, and build something that simply feels better to ride.
That balance is what makes the Gneiss fork stand out. It’s trail-ready when you need it, comfortable on everyday rides, and engineered with a purpose behind every line and angle.
And because the fork was designed and developed in-house by the Monarc team, we had the freedom to rethink what a suspension fork could look and feel like from the ground up.
Different by design. Better for the ride.