It relies upon highly sophisticated multiple oil-flow circuits and shimmed damping control to deliver the goods. At the user end, new laser etched markings on the top-cap adjustment cluster.
Submitted by
mcap
a Weekend Warrior
from Fountainville, PA Date Reviewed: September 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Fairmont Park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Came on bike
Strengths:
Easy to adjust, good feel, forgiving, great performer
Bike Setup:
2007 Trek Fuel EX8, XTXTR, Tubeless, 32T E thirteen
Bottom Line:
This fork came stock on my bike. If I were to buy another fork I would probably get the same one. Very reliable, easy to adjust. What else can I say...It's a Fox
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Submitted by
kolaska
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: May 11, 2009
Favorite Trail:
3 stage Collingwood
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Very stiff, tracks straight and plush like a coil shock.
Weaknesses:
Not really light but not too heavy either. No remote lockout.
Similar Products Used:
Marzochi, manitou, rock shox.
Bike Setup:
Norco fluid 1
Bottom Line:
Big step up from my Rock Shox Recon 351. Just as plush but way stiffer and tracks very well. Not sure what Tom Matthews is smokin' but I've been riding for 25 years and I can tell you this thing tracks dead straight. Maybe he's got a broken axle?
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Submitted by
hifi1
a Cross Country Rider
from houston texas Date Reviewed: November 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
walnut creek -austin
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Bike Barn
Strengths:
fairly light, extremely plush, broad range of adjustments, solid as a rock. compression and rebound controls actually work great!
Weaknesses:
must be serviced at factory, when seals go they go quick!!
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi, Manitou, Rock Shox
Bike Setup:
07 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR-came stock on bike
Bottom Line:
Have been riding these over all types of terrain, the most punishing being the limestone and rocks in the Austin area. Fork handles rocks, dropoffs and jumps like a champ. Makes my Manitou Black fork seem like a cheap toy by comparison in terms of construction and handling. Didn't think I'd ever find an air fork that felt like a coil fork but this thing ramps up as smoothly as any coil and you get all the travel out of it. Seals finally gave out after two years but its been flawless up to this point.
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Submitted by
Mtn_roadbiker
a Weekend Warrior
from Date Reviewed: October 20, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
This is a really solid shock, smooth action, very dependable and predictable. It has increased my confidence on the trails immensely.
Weaknesses:
I haven't noticed any. Specifically, I don't notice loose steering mentioned by others. I'm 145 lbs though, so perhaps with heavier loads...? I find that it holds lines beautifully. A friend of mine however had a lemon and it was replaced quickly by Fox.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox, a few others on high end rentals
Bike Setup:
Stock Diamondback Mission 2, Fox R rear and Float 32 front
Bottom Line:
I've found this to be the nicest fork I've ever ridden. It is responsive, well constructed, very durable (so far) and doesn't need attention. It sucks up bumps that used to stop me on my 100 mm travel fork, and does so with much more panache. I've left the rebound in the middle of its range and it behaves wonderfully. I can't wait to get out enough to get a feel for its behavior at other settings. The lockout seems extraneous, but then again I prefer to sit while climbing.
It is pricey by itself but among the best out there. You get what you pay for, thus a 5 overall. However for those of us in school or without awesome jobs it's a steep price, so 4 value.
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Submitted by
Neill
a Weekend Warrior
from Higham Ferrers Date Reviewed: January 13, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Very light and plenty of travel, look great on my bike, silky smooth on all terrain
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Spinner Edge 4; Marzocchi Bomber; Suntour XCR
Bike Setup:
Marin Indian Fire Trail, Bontrager Race XXX Riser Bar, Stem, seatpost; XTR Chainset, DX platforms; Mavic XM819/XTR; Avid BB7 Mech brakes with XTR dual levers;
Bottom Line:
My aim was to build the ultimate hardtail weekend hack, and these forks were the icing on the cake - totally smooth and plenty of rebound control over lots of varied landscape. As a 13.5st heavyweight, these forks are asked to deliver and they have not disappointed. As an ex-competiton level BMXer I seek out jumps and air time, and so far all have been given a great landing on these excellent forks. When matched with a complete Bontrager carbon Race XXX Lite front end and the awesome Avid BB7 brakes, front end feel and control is superb. And the bargain eBay price was also a stroke of luck. I can see this rig lasting a good few years, and has made the retirement of my Scott SuperAmerica easier to live with!
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Submitted by
warzone
a
from Slovakia Date Reviewed: August 15, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Stumpjumper fsr '07, Reign 1 '07
Strengths:
very good All Mountain fork,I had no problem with it(and had two-RL 120mm and RL 140mm,it took everything from small stones to bigger ones,some small jumps no problem,for me was stiff enought and 2007 very nice :p
Weaknesses:
maybe somebody miss compression setting,none alse found
Similar Products Used:
SR Suntour Epicon(tuned
Bike Setup:
Giant Reign 1,but I changed it for RS Lyrik...
Bottom Line:
As I said this is very good AM fork,works perfectly I had no problem with this one and I had two on two new bikes-Specialized Stumpjumper fsr comp '07 and Giant Reign 1 '07.Just my Reign asked for maxle axle :o)
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Submitted by
Tom Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from El Paso, TX,USA Date Reviewed: June 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:
none
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
TREK
Strengths:
Adjustability- can be precisely dialed to whatever type of terrain. Does everything awesome. Plush, takes big hits. Except one major problem.
Weaknesses:
Fork legs are not stiff. Too much twist for any precision. Ruts and off camber can upset easily. Constant corrections needed to kepp striaght. Cannot aim and shoot with this one. Miss my Pyslo. Never had issues with others like this one. Maybe it is defective. Only 6 rides on this. Hate it even after endless adjustment efforts. Constant over correcting necessary.
Similar Products Used:
Psylo, Marzocci, others.
Bike Setup:
Factory EX-8, Trek.
Bottom Line:
Would not use this if it were given to me. Looking for a shock that goes where it is pointed. My Pslo and Marzocci's were rifle straight and I could attck with confidence. this one is possessed by evil demons that take me off even the slowest lines. Whats the point?
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Submitted by
scott blacklow
a Cross Country Rider
from hobart Date Reviewed: December 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
big bend
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Plush, light from what I can tell. I ride some technical trails and rock gardens in Tasmanias forests and the length of travel is heaps. Rebound adjustment is totally necessary for good control. Lock out is useful to climb gradual slopes or flats standing in big gears, or to sit pedaling hard, and also to stand and climb.
Weaknesses:
Not much, maybe flexes a little, but better tyres and brake control and less driver error I think would take care of things. Its not this forks fault but on my bike adjustable travel and pedal platform would be great. In Aust dealer is telling me you don't if you can respace the travel (less) until you commit to opening up the fork for a premature service.
Similar Products Used:
1999 Rock Shock Judys, Marzocchi Bombers, Manitou Black, Fox Float RL with 140mmm
Bike Setup:
Standard. Would love to know if you can re space the travel.
Bottom Line:
Very good fork for its climbing options, general plush predictable travel when air and rebound are set right for the trail. Bought it on complete bike so dont know re value/price.
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Submitted by
Philip
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CO Date Reviewed: November 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Amasa Back - MOAB
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Stiff, Light, Easy to use Features, Aluminum Parts (no plastic)
Weaknesses:
no compression dampening
Similar Products Used:
Marz, Manitou, Rock Shox
Bike Setup:
2007 Commencal 5.5.1 (5 inch travel bike) - x.o, Race Face Dues, 2.2 All Mountain Extreme (michelin),
Bottom Line:
this fork is great - I've been staying away from air forks for the last few years, but I love this thing! It extremely adjustable - you get FULL travel, and it's plush like springs.
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