Ohlins NIX 30mm cartridge KTM 790 Duke . Ohlins NIX 30mm cartridge KTM 790 Duke: why it matters The Ohlins NIX 30mm cartridge kit for the KTM 790 Duke brings road and track damping control to your front fork in one bolt-on unit. This separation means you can tune how your fork compresses into bumps and how it rises out of them independently, without one adjustment fighting the other. The result is a fork that feels planted on the road and responsive on the track, tuned to your weight and riding style rather than locked to a manufacturer’s average. Compression and rebound damping on the KTM 790 Duke The KTM 790 Duke comes with a front fork tuned for general riding, which is the right choice for a middleweight that sells to commuters and canyon carvers alike. But once you own one, your riding evolves. You find out whether you like the fork to resist bumps or absorb them, whether you want it to stand the bike up quickly or keep the wheel glued to the asphalt. The Ohlins NIX 30mm cartridge gives you the adjusters to dial that in. Compression damping controls how the fork compresses when you hit a pothole or brake hard into a corner. Rebound damping controls how fast the fork extends after the bump has passed. Too slow a rebound and the fork never returns to full travel before the next bump arrives, leaving you riding a progressively stiffer bike. Too fast and the fork bounces, especially over mid-corner ripples. The adjusters let you find the middle ground for your weight, your tyre pressure and your road. Easy adjustment and wide spring rate range All three adjusters sit at the top of the fork legs, so you can dial compression, rebound and spring preload without taking tools to the bottom of the cartridge. This means you can change settings trackside or roadside, either alone or with a passenger on board, without breaking down the fork. Spring preload adjustment lets you match the fork’s ride height to your weight and to whether you are carrying luggage or