Since my riding has progressed, I have started pushing the fork harder including 40mph runs down the ski resort, general freeriding on South Mountain including 10ft+ drops, and many, many shuttle runs.
After about 8 months it was leaking oil so I took it to the shop and they had to send it out for service. When it came back, they said there were plently of things broken internally and they were charging me about $300. Ouch! But, it was rebuilt and it was great afterwards.
Now, none of the dials do anything, compression dampening and rebound are non-existent. Now, I am not the best rider so I could have been easier on the fork, but its a triple crown...Come-on! I have not done anything beyond what my riding buddies have done with their 888s, and they are not having to rebuild like this.
I am debating on rebuilding it again just so I can sell it, because it is garbage at this point.
If you are a racer and don't plan on hucking this thing, it would probably be a great fork and last a little longer. But if you plan on hittin' drops, decent jumps, and don't always land smoothly, then it would be cheaper to go for a burlier fork like the 888. I'm going to go get one now.
If anyone wants to buy a gently used (ha!) '06 Boxxer Team, contact me.
Favorite Trail: now?...shoots and ladders (sunrise, az)
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: none.
Bike Setup: Same as before...VPFree.
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Sam
a Downhiller
from Blue Mountains, N.S.W, Australia
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2007
Strengths: Ubber smooth, ramps up beautifully, very active over small bumps whilst still soaking up all the big hits, quiet.
Weaknesses: None.
Bottom Line:
I had this fork on my old bike so I cant give a direct comparison between them and my current fork (40rc2), however I will say this. For the money these are a much better fork. In the year that I owned them I had no problems whatsoever. They took all the abuse I could through at them and still delivered the sweetest 8" of travel I have ever felt. If I had them on my current bike I may be able to give a better review as my glory is a much faster ride so, to be fair I have probably gone to another level whilst riding with the 40s and so cant be too direct in my comparison, though I still feel the Boxxers would be on par. Buy this fork if you want the best value DH fork around. Also suitable as a freeride fork.
Strengths: Pretty darn light for a double crown. Looks pretty darn cool. Quite adjustable.
Weaknesses: cant think of any
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I read the reviews for this fork and they sounded good enough to buy one. I emailed fluidride to ask if they had any in stock, turns out they had one left on sale 200$ off. Pretty much one of the best investments ive made since i bought the bike itself.
Similar Products Used: none. i bought this to replace my crappy ass stock fork
Bike Setup: iron horse yakuza sohon bucho. saint cranks. azonic xtension pedals. boxxer team.
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Sam H.
a Downhiller
from Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
Date Reviewed: April 10, 2007
Strengths: It's so smooth...great for fast downhill...little bumb~big drop you name it...it suk it all up With a super thick sticker on the side...that shox will NEVER, EVER GET SCRATCH
Weaknesses: there really isnt a weakness...just that it's motion control is a little hard to adjust(so i pretty much just leave it on the bunny side...)
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Sweet looking shox,pretty stiff,great shok for DH beggingner. IF,u have enough money,you should get the BOXXER world cup. just because one of the guy from rock shox told me that i need an EXTRA LIGHT spring for that shox...but im only 15...im gonna get heavier...so why not get an world cup if i could decide how stiff the shock i want it to be by pumping in air instead of changing the spring? thats just me...great job rock shox!!
Strengths: I think that the biggest strength so far is that I have had no problems with it. Smooth, quiet, and durable.
Weaknesses: Looks wimpy next to all of my friends 888s, but then again, its not all about looks...or is it?
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When I first ordered my bike in January 2006, it came with a 2005 Boxxer. I should have noticed right away, but didn't and rode with the '05 for about a week. Once I realized, I contacted Santa Cruz and they said they would send me the '06 if I hadn't ridden the '05 yet. Damn. So I had to buy the '06 and eBay the '05. I ended up making a few buck on the deal considering they sold it to me at cost.
Anyway, the 2005 felt horrible and cheap by comparison once I got on the 2006. The '05 sounded like old matress springs when it compressed and I could feel a notchy sensation as it went through its travel. Also, there were no adjustments other than rebound.
The 2006 was just the opposite. It is nice and quiet, feels smooth, and has more than enough adjustments. I use my VP for trail riding now-and-then when my trail bike is out of commission and being able to ramp up the stiffness and make it more cross-country-friendly is really nice.
Again, I am new to dual crown forks so I don't have much experience but my friends who have 888s have been impressed and the shop guy who swears my his Marz Monster was more than a little impressed when he rode it.
Similar Products Used: None, really other than the 2005 Team that origionally came on the bike. This is my first dual crown fork and I am relatively new to shuttle runs and downhilling.
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz VP-Free, Fox DHX 5.0 coil, XT rear derailleur and Saint in front with dual rings.
Strengths: Motion Control damping really works, smooth travel, easy to operate Maxle, stiff, fully tunable damping
Weaknesses: None, maybe not too smooth for the first time
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I have a 2007 Boxxer Team which is totally the same as 2006 model. Got it straight from the factory, at great price. Supplied as a frameset with DC Cane Corso. Team needs like 2 weeks to work out it's proper smoothness. Plush, yet impossible to bottom out, even when standard coil spring is slightly too soft. With Motion Control you get rebound adjustment, low & high speed compression. I give 5 chillis overall, but if you can spend more bucks on World Cup, treat this as four. WC is simply even better.
Strengths: Great adjustability, stiff, plush, responsive, lightweight, and they look mmmm mmmm good
Weaknesses: None that I have come across
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These forks are really nice! Very stiff overall in the lower legs, crowns, etc. The adjustability (low speed compression, high speed compression, rebound) are all very nice to dial in your specific needs. Very wide range of adjustability. I'm running 3 clicks on my low speed compression, 5 clicks on my high speed, and with fast rebound... this set up seems to be perfect for rocky, bermy, fast situations. I used one spacer that Rock Shox provided in the box to get my preload where I want it. I weigh 170 lbs and the stock springs are basically perfect for me. The fork is very lightweight, a pound lighter than my old Marzy. These are very responsive forks that will greatly improve the feel of your bike... unless maybe you already have the World Cups. Anyway, you will like these forks. GO GET THEM
Favorite Trail: Northstar.... not this year though
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: Boxxers (race, wc) 888, Shivers
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Submitted by
Adam Black
a Downhiller
from Telluride CO
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2006
Strengths: Very plush, many adjustments, pretty light, looks great and rides better.
Weaknesses: None yet.
Bottom Line:
The fork works great on everything you throgh at it from 12' drops to rocky, rooty sections. When dialed in works perfectly. Haven't bottomed it yet. I use 3-4 clicks of compression from wide open and 10-15 clicks on the floodgate from wide open. I would reccomend this fork; seems to be the best one out there for the money.
I was hesitant to get these forks just because I was unsure that they would be strong enough. However, after watching Steve Romaniuk for the past few years huck big big stuff on Boxxers (and not to mention all of the downhill pros running the World Cups) I decided to go for it. They are so much more adjustable than my old 888 VF2s and so much more responsive. I saved almost a pound on my front end and my bike just feels more lively all together. The fork is very stiff all around and the maxle axel is very stiff and strong as well. Even out of the box they feel very plush and smooth. Go try these forks and see for yourself how nice they are!
Strengths: Light weight, buttery smooth, better value for money than 888's, adjustability, the list really does go on!
Weaknesses: i can honestly say none so far.
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i havnt had this fork for long, but its easy enough to see that it will win over peoples views on whether to go for 888's or boxxers. Rockshox have definately sorted their old damping problems and these are the puppies to have for 06!
Strengths: The damping system is incredible, makes the old boxxers feel like a rst. The adjustments are amazing, I can completely lock it up or make it soft as butter. Its smooth as hell too, the damping is soo amazing. The floodgate adjustment is crazy too, changes high speed compression without changing the low speed. Beleive me when i say it is soo much better feelign then the new 888. Also extremely light and good looking.
Weaknesses: I have yet to find one honestly.
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An amazing fork. And the boxxers arent the high maintenence race forks they used to be. Havent been since like 03. Awsome for freeriding since it is very light and adjustable. If you thniking about either the 888 or this, go with this and you will be amazed. It feels bettert han the qworld cup too because the air spring on the WC feels sticky and isnt as progressive as it needs to be. Get this fork, it feels so mcuh better with the Blackbox system.
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