BoXXer Overview
The only travel adjust dual crown Free Ride fork now has even
more features!
Updates for 2006
-Motion Control Damping with External Floodgate
-New BlackBox Speed Stack
-Maxle 20mm thru axle system
-Graphics package custom to the Ride
-Aluminum control knob damping adjustments
Key Features
-133-178mm (5.25-7”) U-Turn Travel Adjustment
-Upper crown with direct mount stem options
Submitted by
Stacher
a Cross Country Rider
from adams mass us
Date Reviewed: June 19, 2008
Strengths: nice fork, strong sensitive to bumps. Works good for what i do. Not the most serious rider but i want to make sure i have a good fork when i need it.
Weaknesses: I do have problems with the fork, like i find the u-turn to be really useless when i am downhilling. Especially when i start at the top of the mt. with 7 inches of travel and when i finish at the bottom the u-turn has gone down to 5 inches. Sometimes it really doesn't feel as plush as it could be.
Bottom Line:
I like the fork and i hate it at the same time. I do alot of street riding with the bike so the u-turn does help but i just have this gut feeling that the fork could work much better then how it is. I've been debating on buying a new fork but am in the process of having it rebuilt and awaiting the change.
Strengths: Nice all around, maxle is excellent, easy to adjust. U-turn is useful during winter downhill races.
Weaknesses: I screwed compression valve landing on nearly flat ground from only 5 feet, but fixed itself when i turned the U-turn. I find very little use for the U-turn.
Bottom Line:
very nice works well, and does not mind mud, or sand
Bike Setup: 2006 norco kompresser, e13, boxxer rides,mdx rims
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Submitted by
Angus Browne
a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland, UK
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2007
Strengths: -Looks cool -Nice graphics -Maxle is ingenius -Work well -U-turn is good for going up hills
Weaknesses: -U-turn winds itself down
Bottom Line:
They are good forks but the compression damping on mine blew within a week, although it is a warranty job. They are only 7" travel so save up a bit more and get the teams.
Submitted by
George Taylor
a Downhiller
from England
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2007
Strengths: Dead adjustable and very plush. The QR axle works really well and is usefull as the wheel comes off in seconds but still remains stiff as hell when fitted.
Weaknesses: The graphics on the grey legs really don't stand out and the U-turn adjuster is rarley used (although it works fine)
Bottom Line:
Will work for the weekend warrior as you can get the wheel off for the car and I have raced DH with it, although go for the model without the U turn, does it all really.
Bike Setup: Maxxis, e13, sun rims, SIC stem, Easton bars, Kona coiler frame, Saint cranks, XT changing.
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Submitted by
George Taylor
a Downhiller
from England
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2007
Strengths: Dead adjustable and very plush. The QR axle works really well and is usefull as the wheel comes off in seconds but still remains stiff as hell when fitted.
Weaknesses: The graphics on the grey legs really don't stand out and the U-turn adjuster is rarley used (although it works fine)
Bottom Line:
Will work for the weekend warrior as you can get the wheel off for the car and I have raced DH with it, although go for the model without the U turn, does it all really.
Strengths: Every aspect of this fork works well. I can't say anything bad about it, and the performance is beyond my expectations. You can go soooo fast with this fork, and its never disappointed me. Get 'em while you can, you'll need to buy a Totem in '07... for $1k.
Not as plush as it could be at 5" travel. Perfect at 7".
Weaknesses: U-turn wound itsself down when I first got it, but Rockshox tech answered the phone immediately and talked me thru the 5 - minuite, zero dollar adjustment that has permanently fixed the issue, so no big deal...
Bottom Line:
Get it if you want a fr/dh fork that climbs and rails rolling singletrack as well. It weighs 7 lbs, so it isnt an xc fork, but if you shuttle and ride dh with the same bike you trail ride with, this is the perfect fork for you.
Bottom Line: This fork is unique. If you want a travel adjustable dc fork, this is it. It would be my first choice besides the Totem.
Bike Setup: Giant AC, 5th Coil, Boxxer is run with a Romic top crown.
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Submitted by
Eder Savio
a Downhiller
from Florianópolis - Brazil
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2006
Strengths: Works fine. Many adjustes. Nice paint.
Weaknesses: Flex.
Bottom Line:
Is a nice fork, but I'm a slave of Marzocchi Monster, then the Boxxer feels like a little weak girl. Always, if you like trails and is not a very massive guy, it will do the job.
Submitted by
Brett Rivera
a Downhiller
from Menlo Park ,California
Date Reviewed: October 8, 2006
Strengths: Sturdy, U- turn, the color is cool, one of the few double crown forks with travel,stiff, great for going off 10 foot high jumps.
Weaknesses: U need a brake adapter to put this fork on a bike and they dont make an adapter for my avids, so i had to create one. Also, it could weigh a bit less and on my bike the rider height is WAY to high.
Bottom Line:
This fork is very good, unless it doesnt work well with your frame. Also, this fork is good for rough terrain, freeriding, and of course, downhilling.
Im giving this fork 5 for value since i got such a good price on it, and a 4 because it ont fit well on my bike.
Weaknesses: rider height, its not tall enough, still feels like i have my 2004 z1 sl on the front
Bottom Line:
i remember a day when rock shox sucked, before sram bought them. i had the old psylo xc with u-turn, and it was the worst for i had ever ridded, the u-turn and reb ound failed and the paint chipped off with a day of owning it. i must say, afeter a few days on the trail with this new setup, i am sold, but thats how things went witht he old psylo. its still the hunnymoon phase, so we will see how this new sram product holds up compared to my marzocchi z1. the motion coltrol is amazing, it effectly locks out the fork for climbs, yet still allows some bumb control. the floodgate it a little hard to set right and makes strange noises when not in the full positive or full negitive settings. the rebound actually works, unlike the old psylos.
the over trail performace was stunning. i used my 130mm z1 for big drops, and i thought that fork was amazing, but with this i am able to go bigger and faster, and still climb to the top. the weight is not that bad for a freeride fork, but the rider height is still a little too low for me, i keep basking my knees on the top crown, which i have never done before, and have ridden a 888 on this bike in the past. i am pleased with this product so far, and will review it again in a few months. hopefully i dont have to send it back to get fixed. the only makor problem i can find is that my front wheel is not centered on the axel because of the disc break, i am going to try a new adapter, but the other problem is that no one makes a spacer for my hub to fit this fork, so i had to make my own out of washers, not too pleased with that but atleast it works.
Submitted by
XC turned DH-er
a Weekend Warrior
from Foster City CA
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2006
Strengths: Quick Release on a dual crown fork. Boxxer for under 600
Weaknesses: Turning Radius is narrow.
Bottom Line:
A bit stiff for a light rider. Tried a Manitou Travis. Literally, I push down on the fork with my thumb, and the suspension moves. On the Boxxer Ride, it feels a bit harder. Perhaps after a few bigger drops it will break in more. Nonetheless, good looking fork. The "moss-grey" actually looks better physically than in the picture. For some reason, Cambria sells this fork at 780, but you can actually get a "name your own price" 10% discount from airbomb's 650 price tag, which brings the fork down to 585 or so. Not bad for a decent all mountain/ free ride dual crown.
This is the first fork I have used that does everything I need it too. By far the most versitile fork I have ridden. It has so many adjustments it took me a while to figure them all out. It can do everyting from trail riding, to climbing, to hucking, dirt jumping, and downhill; and performs great in all. Bottom line is, if you are looking for a do it all fork, go buy this fork you will not be disappointed. It'll take anything you throw at it. I have only used it briefly but I am blown away by the performance of this fork.
Similar Products Used: Marzocchi DJ III, Manitou Stance
Bike Setup: 2003 K2 Tirade
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Submitted by
Willy Schwab
a Downhiller
from Portland
Date Reviewed: January 12, 2006
Strengths: Stout fork. Incredibly sensitive to small bumps. I can make the fork squish down by just putting a pinky on the handle bars. Best damping system ever made for a Boxxer. 133-178mm of travel Doesn't weigh much. Incredible bottom out resistance. You would have to drop 8 feet to flat to bottom this bad motha!
Weaknesses: None. Everything I could want out of a 133-178mm dual crown fork. Nothing lacks.
Bottom Line:
THE ONLY ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL DUAL CROWN. Being able to adjust the travel on the fly rocks! I can now climb hills much easier without walking. 178mm feels like a dream up front, there isn't anything I don't feel confident launching off of.
Probably the best feeling fork I've ever tried for doing drops. This fork just swallows landings, simple as that. No jittering, no bouncing, no wallowing, just a nice steady squish that leaves your front wheel planted where you want it. It makes me cry each time I feel how smooth this is and how long I've been riding on inferior forks.
Easily the most supple and smooth acting fork that can possibly be made. Sticks like it has suction cups.
Give the 2006 models a shot, they are completely new feeling forks compared to the previous boxxers, which are trash.
Pretty lightweight for a dual crown. No problems with popping wheelie drops.
In all, just a solid, do as its told, no fault fork. Inspires confidence to drop anything in sight!
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