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Fox Racing Shox F100 X 2005 Front Shocks
Product DescriptionEnjoy the same lightweight chassis and TerraLogic performance as the F80X, except with 100mm of travel - perfect for 24 hour racing and other applications where you need a bit more travel. You get versatile lowers that support both linear-pull brakes and 51mm IS disc calipers, 100mm of travel, patented scraper lip seals, and an infinitely adjustable air spring. But the crown jewel is the TerraLogic technology, which distinguishes between rider induced forces (standing to climb or sprint, for example) and bump forces from the ground. This means you can climb out of the saddle, bob-free, yet still enjoy a plush fork that soaks up the bumps.Since the F100X is equipped with TerraLogic, there's no need for a lockout mechanism - it's all handled automatically. You'll also enjoy tremendous longevity and reliability, thanks to features like Fox-patented scraper lip seals. The F100X also features specially designed, purpose-built internal and chassis parts to further reduce the weight. 2005 F100x's feature a new, slim damper cartridge that helps eliminate cavitation and allows a wider adjustment range. The new cartridge saves 30 grams over '04 forks.
User Reviews
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: August 16, 2007 Strengths: When working works very nicely, plush, stiff and terralogic fantastic uphills. Weaknesses: The Seals are complete sh1t. I have managed only 15 rides between each set of seals. The importers to the UK charge £90 for servicing which is approx $180. Yup, every 3 months. And that is for dry riding too - I daren't introduce them to mud! So now I ride my road bike unless there is something very special and dry to go off road for. Anodising began wearing off after approx 30 (dry) rides. Customer service - if you fancy being insulted give our UK lot a go. "It's clear you don't take care of your bike" errm no - my old bike is still running 97 Manitou SX Ti which are on original seals+bushings - which have lasted 5 years of XC racing. I build all of my bikes - road and mtb and have never suffered with any warranty problems before. Add that to the Scott with the Fox gets put in the loft from September to March to save the XTR, Genius shock etc being ploughed through the mud - and so I reckon I take pretty good care of them. "Well in that case you must use commercial cleaner which has stripped the legs" - No again, just a sponge and water. When I told them, the internet review sites were full of people complaining of leaky seals, the users of such sites are "idiots, simply life's whingers with nothing better to do" Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Kirroughtree Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $1000.00 Purchased At: Came with bike Similar Products Used: Reliable old Manitou SX-Ti's. Bike Setup: Scott Genius RC10 
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Gene Furr
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenville, NC Date Reviewed: July 16, 2007 Strengths: Plush and overall build quality. Weaknesses: Seals leaked with stock set-up. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Beaverdam Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Purchased At: Came with bike Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Bike Setup: 2004 Specialized Epic Marathon
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Mark Mack
a Cross Country Rider
from Marina del Rey, CA USA Date Reviewed: January 24, 2007 Strengths: It doesn't leak oil on the first day you own it. Weaknesses: THE SEALS LEAK. Seals leaked on both my '04 and '05 forks. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Big Sycamore in Pt. Mago Park Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: Supergo Bike Setup: 04 Specalized Epic Disc 
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Scot South
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Springs, CO USA Date Reviewed: October 27, 2006 Strengths: When it works, it works great. Inertia valve is great for climbing. Initally a superb fork. Weaknesses: Seals, seals, seals....they leak continuously. The inertia valve also broke (2-weeks after warranty). I only ride cross county, no big hits or drops. The seals only lasted about 300 miles before they went, and the inertia valve went shortly after that. Basically I have a $650 pice of metal in my garage. FOX "customer support" was not very supportive once they found out that I was two weeks outside of the warranty window!! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $650.00 Similar Products Used: Manitou Minute 1, 2, and 3.
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Sam
a Weekend Warrior
from Perth, Australia Date Reviewed: October 13, 2006 Strengths: This is a follow up from my previous review (ie: after having owned the forks for ~15 months) Stable platform valving works as advertised. Seems quite stiff Weaknesses: (1) Crown head assembly!!! After nine months of ownership, these things started creaking like there was no tomorrow. The stanchion tubes had warped within the crown so I ended up getting an entirely new crown head assembly. Fast forward another 5 months, and I am in exactly the same situation and in need of an identical repair!!! I have not abused these forks - I ride a 4" Titus Racer X and frankly, I am too chicken to hit anything more than a two foot drop!!! (2) Fox (Australian) Customer service - my warranty claim was denied by Fox's Australian Representative as it was alleged (assumed?) that I must have had an impact or abused these forks to have bent the stanchions. I can appreciate that Fox must see all types of cases, but I know my style of riding and I NEVER mis-treated these forks. Like I said, I am a 38 year old that rides like an XC chicken! Despite explaining my riding style and asking for technical specifications used for their decision / assessment, I was fobbed off. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Langford Park Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: Roaring Mouse Cycles, SFO Similar Products Used: None previously, just starting to look for replacements now. Bike Setup: Titus Racer X100 (Ti), Fox RP3 Rear Shock, Sram XO Rear Der & Shifters, XTR Front Der, Magura MArta SL's, XM819 UST Rims, Hutchison Spider Tyres.
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Johnny
a Racer
from Foothills near Denver Date Reviewed: July 15, 2006 Strengths: Stiff, solid Weaknesses: Way too heavy, needs that one hit to activate the fork Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $550.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: SID's, other Fox's, bombers Bike Setup: YETI asr-SL 
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Trang
a Cross Country Rider
from Dillon, CO USA Date Reviewed: April 28, 2006 Strengths: The smoothest fork I've ever ridden!!! Beefy stanchion are stiff and track really well! Weaknesses: Bad seals, way bad!!! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Zippety Do Dah Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: MTBR Similar Products Used: Rockshox SID (98-2002), they are similar only in that they are air shox. Psylos, Marzocchi Z-1's Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Superlight 
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Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Gallup, NM Date Reviewed: April 4, 2006 Strengths: 1) Automatic lockout simply has to be ridden to be believed 2) Climbs so well, I can almost take it rock climbing 3) Bump-threshhold and rebound damping adjustability 4) Smooth, stiction-free action 5) All metal; no cheap plastic; beautiful! Weaknesses: None (and I have >300 miles on it since I bought it used) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any ride beats working... Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $385.00 Purchased At: eBay (used) Similar Products Used: Rock shox, Manitou (various forks, but none of the newer, stable platform ones) Bike Setup: 2003 Sugar 3+ (new warranteed frame Feb 2006): "Stock" (except Deus XC cranks, SRAM Rocket triggers, Avid SD-7's, King headset, Time ATACs, and Kenda Nevegal 2.1's)
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Pericles
a Racer
from Ecuador Date Reviewed: March 2, 2006 Strengths: I love the intertia valve technology! it really works for climbing! Weaknesses: Although the intertia valve works great for going up, I dindt like it when going down in some types of terrain. for example stone pavement , durability was baaaad. its so damn expensive Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Parque Metropolitano Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: psylo race, marzocchi Mx comp Bike Setup: zenith lanin, marzocchi, xtr, lx, easton, crank bros
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Jorge Bastos
a Cross Country Rider
from Vale de Cambra, Portugal Date Reviewed: January 15, 2006 Strengths: works very well in most terrains and is easy to adjust without any maintenance! Weaknesses: a bit heavy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $700.00 Similar Products Used: marzocchi Z2 Bike Setup: Frameset Trek Top Fuel 110,Wheels Dt Swiss 1540,Disk Brake Hayes El Camino, Transmition Shimano XTR
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Neville Bailey
a Cross Country Rider
from Hong Kong Date Reviewed: November 22, 2005 Strengths: Looks good. When it works, it works well Weaknesses: Doesn't often work. Requires alot of maintenance. Seals leak continuously. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $700.00 Similar Products Used: Minute 3's Bike Setup: Blur XC XTR crankset Hayes carbon brakes Easton monkeylite lite bars Ya da ya da ya da.....
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Ryan Baumann
a Cross Country Rider
from Madison, WI Date Reviewed: October 23, 2005 Strengths: Inertia valve design works. It locks out, but still sags. A very stiff fork. Tracks well. Smooth travel once the inertia valve activates. Threshold adjustment works. Weaknesses: Seals are junk, replace them with Enduro. The fork has a cheap paint job, brake cables rub off paint easily. "Harsh" ride feeling. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Blue Mounds St Park Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: JB Cycle Similar Products Used: Fox F80RL, Mantitou Skareb SPV Bike Setup: Giant XTC composite 06 w/ Sram X.0
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Tim
a Racer
from Kansas City, MO Date Reviewed: October 10, 2005 Strengths: Virtual Lockout, 100 mm of usable travel that does not require high pressures to eliminate bob Weaknesses: Seals were bad from the first ride with leaking oil. Also, the inertia valve stopped working. This fork has required 10 weeks of warranty work during the previous 6 months. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Maah Dah Hey Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: Epic Sports Similar Products Used: Rock Shox SID SL, Rock Shox Pilot Bike Setup: Specialized Epic Marathon with S-Works build.
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Pablo
a Cross Country Rider
from Quito Date Reviewed: September 13, 2005 Strengths: Absorbs small bumps very good. It is good looking. Somewhat light. Somewhat tough. Weaknesses: Seals started leaking on the first ride. Doesn't work well or at least not as a marzocchi in reapeated, large bumps or while punishing it. Automatic lock-out worked well for about a month, now it bobs lightly. After about three months, it already had game and a wobbly feel. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: Marzocchi. Bike Setup: KHS 904r stock.
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W.
a Cross Country Rider
from Davis,CA Date Reviewed: August 16, 2005 Strengths: Your friends will be impressed. Weaknesses: Seals leak... Fox fixes seals... seals leak... i fix seals... seals leak... etc... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: hole in the ground Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Marzocchi MX Comp, Rock Shox SID Bike Setup: Ventana El Toro Single Speed, White Industries Wheelset, WTB Saddle, On-one Mary Bars, Thomson Seatpost, Salsa Stem, Conti Tires
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