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Fox Racing Shox F80 RLT 2005 Front Shocks
Product DescriptionSame great race-tuned chassis as the F80X, without the TerraLogic feature. Instead, you get 80mm of travel with a compression lockout, adjustable blowoff threshold and save about 2/10 of a pound - perfect for riders who prefer the lightest ride possible. Magnesium lowers support both 51mm IS disc brakes calipers, as well as linear-pull (V-brake) brakes.You get a forged 7075-T6 hollow aluminum crown, factory-tuned compression damping, plus a 12-click rebound adjuster so you can really dial them in; plus a high-flow open-bath damper and Fox-patent scraper lip seals to keep things running smooth. 2005 F80'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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Relliott6879
a Cross Country Rider
from Derby, Derbyshire, England Date Reviewed: October 18, 2011 Strengths: Durability, dependability and longevity. Plenty stiff enough for me, smooth travel and reasonably light weight (by 2005 standards). Lockout works very well for road work. Weaknesses: Err..... I suppose they were quite pricey at the time and, if I'm being REALLY picky, the anodising on the adjuster caps has faded in the sun. The fork IS 6 years old though. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Coed y Brenin Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $946.00 Purchased At: Leisure Lakes, Beast Similar Products Used: Rockshox Judy XC, Rockshox Judy 100 (OEM) Bike Setup: 1996 Kona Fire Mountain frame, full 2005 XT groupset, USE Alien Carbon seatpost, Easton EC70 flat bar, X-Lite Stubbie bar ends, Hope XC stem, Hope Mono M4 185mm front brake, Hope Mono Mini 160mm rear brake, Hope hubs with Mavic XC717 rims. 
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Kevin Santos
a Cross Country Rider
from San Bruno, CA Date Reviewed: July 26, 2007 Strengths: Really plush. Really stiff. Tracks really well. No bobbing. Weaknesses: Kind of annoying blurping sound it makes when it hits a bump. Little pricey. The lockout knob, it sometimes touches the rebound knob accidentally turning it as you turn the lockout knob, screwing up your rebound adjustment. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Carlmont Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Rockshox Judy C, Marzocchi DJ 3 Bike Setup: 05 Stumpy stock except the wheels, Mavic Crossmax 
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Ben du feu
a Cross Country Rider
from Jersey Date Reviewed: April 22, 2006 Strengths: aluminium caps look nice looks Weaknesses: lockout stopped locking out after about 500km it now has minimal effect. not as smooth travel as rock shox pilots which cost a third the price and less reliable, very expensive to repair Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $600.00 Purchased At: with bike Similar Products Used: rock shox pilot 2003 rock shox jett 2001 Bike Setup: airborne black widow, XT, Avid mech, xc717, hope
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Bob Lang
a Racer
from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: February 5, 2006 Strengths: It came on the bike, just to let you know, very smooth, doesn't leak air, stiff as heck Weaknesses: when locked out and you hit a big bump or something it squeaks a bit, Fox says this is normal though Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hydro-Cut Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: toronto bike show Similar Products Used: Marzzochi EXR comp, Manitou Axel Comp, Rock Shox SID Race, Manitou Black Elite, Marzzochi junior T Bike Setup: 2005 Specialized Stumpjumper 
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Craig Ogilvy
a Cross Country Rider
from South Africa Date Reviewed: January 9, 2006 Strengths: Light, stiff and very responsive. Weaknesses: Price and the fork leaks oil, fox seals are really bad Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tokai Forest Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: wiilie engelbrecht cycles Similar Products Used: fox 100x Bike Setup: Specialized Sworks, full XT Groupset Hydraulic brakes, DT Swiss rims with DT Swiss 240 Hubs
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sidrad mit
a Cross Country Rider
from boulder co Date Reviewed: October 7, 2005 Strengths: stiff Weaknesses: oil leak Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: wp area Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $555.00 Purchased At: bicycleblowout Similar Products Used: rock shox mag 21 and sid race Bike Setup: litespeed with sram xo drivetrain, mavic wheels, xt crank, avid v-brakes 
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Neil
a Racer
from Janesville, WI Date Reviewed: May 31, 2005 Strengths: Looks great, very smooth when the trail gets rough, does not bind up when braking hard through bumps. Weaknesses: I don't know if it is just me but I have had more problems with fox shox. Last year I ran a F80X and had it sent into fox 3 times for repairs. This year I am running the F80RL and after only a few months it is leaking oil like a mad-dog! I am really disappointed with the fox trying to cut corners on their seals. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: F80X, SID team. Bike Setup: NRS C1. Some modifications, maybe a new fork in the near future.
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Mark Edwards
a Downhiller
from Ojai, CA Date Reviewed: April 15, 2005 Strengths: Weight, overall feel, looks, adjustment Weaknesses: Flex, weight Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Gridley Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $500.00 Purchased At: Came on my Stumpjumper Similar Products Used: Marzocchi MX Pro w/ ETA Bike Setup: Specialized Stump Jumper Disc, Thompson stem, Dura Ace chain, XT cassette, XT cranks
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Stephen
a Racer
from OKC,OK. USA Date Reviewed: March 10, 2005 Strengths: Still lovin this fork. Weaknesses: Same as last review Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $575.00 Purchased At: Bicycle Store Too
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Evan
a Racer
from Boulder, CO, USA Date Reviewed: March 7, 2005 Strengths: Super stiff, super plush, quality build, good adjustability, good customer support/racer sponsorship from Fox. Weaknesses: Price? Perhaps could be a bit lighter? Not really weaknesses as they are comments... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: White Ranch Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: Fox Pro Deal Similar Products Used: Mantiou, Rock Shox Bike Setup: Klein Adroit Race, full XTR
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Mike
from a few places Date Reviewed: December 17, 2004 Strengths: tracks extremely well, amazing small bump performance, as well as big hit performance. much more controll than a rs sid. Weaknesses: price/ weight vs. sid. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: my employeer Similar Products Used: rs sid sl 2001, rs duke xc Bike Setup: trek 9.8 xt/xtr throughout. fox f80 rlt. 05
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AJ
a Cross Country Rider
from Princeton, NJ USA Date Reviewed: October 25, 2004 Strengths: Build quality, stiffness, weight and of course bump eating ability. Weaknesses: None at all Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: any Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Sid, Manitou Black Bike Setup: Trek Fuel
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Stephen
a Racer
from Oklahoma City,Oklahoma,USA Date Reviewed: September 28, 2004 Strengths: Steers where you want to go and won't deflect off rocks. Absolutely soaks up all the bumps and the lock-out works great. Weaknesses: I ride a 16.5 inch frame and the right rebound adjust knob hits my down tube when bars are rotated around. This is a problem Fox needs to address. Pricey, but since when was good stuff cheap. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $585.00 Purchased At: The Bicycle Store Similar Products Used: RST, Manitou Mach5, Rock Shox SID. Bike Setup: Litespeed Unicoi w/ full XTR
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John
a Cross Country Rider
from Rockville, MD Date Reviewed: September 27, 2004 Strengths: Very High Quality Construction, Tracks True, Plush through 80mm, yet little to no bob. Manual lockout easy to use for climbs. Looks great. Weaknesses: It ain't cheap. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $575.00 Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Judy Race (oil & coil spring fork). Bike Setup: Voodoo Bokor, Easton ultralight hartail, XT parts, cantis.
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Dave
a Racer
from Tejas Date Reviewed: September 16, 2004 Weaknesses: Certainly not a bargain, but perhaps a fair price. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: poo-poo Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $650.00 Purchased At: bike shop Similar Products Used: Marzocchi, RockShox Bike Setup: two wheels, two pedals, 27 sprockets and one chain
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