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Fox Racing Shox 32 Talas RLC 2007 Forks
Product DescriptionIt 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.
User Reviews 
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Ian Harratt
a Cross Country Rider
from Manchester England Date Reviewed: March 14, 2010 Strengths: When new these forks worked like a dream and coped with some very aggressive demanding rides. Easy to set up and required no attention. They worked Very Very Well For a Time and I was very pleased with them until that is they wore out after only 18 months use. Weaknesses: After 18 months of use the gold coloured finish on the left hand stanchion wore off and the seals in that stanchion gave up. The forks have now got to be repaired at a bill of £260. Not cost effective, at the price these forks cost new, I expected a lot more than 18 months wear out of them. I will not waste any more money repairing these forks. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Innerleithin Scotland Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: March 2008 Similar Products Used: Marzocci MX Pro ETA 120mm are the only comparable fork I have used. A lot lot cheaper but more reliable and do the same job. Bike Setup: 2007 Marin Attack Trail  
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madmax
a Cross Country Rider
from larchmont, NY, USA Date Reviewed: April 19, 2009 Strengths: I really like how plush you can make the fork, I love being able to hold a line down rock gardens with little effort. while I actually dont use the travel adjust much, it is incredibly useful when i do use it. all of the adjustments make it easy to find the right fit/feel Weaknesses: I am a pretty light rider (sub 130) and the oil in the fork, I think, is slightly to heavy for me. I have to lower the rebound really far to get it to be a proper speed. Also, i want to service the fork myself, but it looks REALLY complicated, so i guess its to the bike shop. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: sprain Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: rockshox judy (I think), its a great fork, and i dont think it costs much Bike Setup: motobecane frame, rockshox rear shock, avid bb7 disc brakes (too cheap for hydro) shimano shifters and pedals. 
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jorge_sk
a Weekend Warrior
from Bratislava. Slovakia Date Reviewed: March 13, 2009 Strengths: really plush, super adjustable, stiff, reliable Weaknesses: none so far - maybe the weight. 1870g is approx. 200-300g heavier than normal 120mm air forks, but considering all the systems used its OK. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1000.00 Purchased At: slovkolex Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: Giant Trance X 5inch travel FS bike
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GlazedHam
a Cross Country Rider
from Texas Hill Country Date Reviewed: February 22, 2009 Strengths: This is my first non-race for besides a Z1 bomber I had once. I had grown quite used to flexy forks, so this fork was a real eye opener regarding how well a fork can perform. Beside being really stiff and smooth through the travel, I really love all the adjustability. I did not really pick this fork; it came with the bike. I thought I would never use the travel adjustment on the fly. I also felt like the bike wanted a 130 rather than a 140-120-100. It turn out that I use the travel adjustment like a fiend while riding. Weaknesses: Small complaint, but the lockout adjust also moves the small bump compliance knob. I don't use the lockout much, but I do notice when the small bump compliance isn't there. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Flat Rock Ranch Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: came on bike Similar Products Used: I've used pretty much every racing fork since the beginning back in 1991. The only fork comparable to this one would be the Marzochi Z1 Bomber. Bike Setup: Moots Cinco 5 inch bike weighing 26 or 27.5 depending on setup.
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dgangi
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ Date Reviewed: October 13, 2008 Strengths: Outstanding adjustability options, plush travel, the adjustable lockout, 100/120/140mm travel Weaknesses: Knob for travel adjustment not easy to flick on the fly Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any one I am on Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: Came with my bike Similar Products Used: Fox F80RLT Bike Setup: 2007 Titus Motolite
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David Meisner
a Weekend Warrior
from springfield Date Reviewed: July 29, 2008 Strengths: Near Coil like feel in an Air Shock, Travel adjust, reasonably light weight Weaknesses: Has broken twice in the last year. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of them Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: Paul's bike shop Similar Products Used: Marzocchi, Fox 125, Bike Setup: Blur LT
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ggg
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: July 4, 2008 Strengths: Plush. Good ride. Easy to use and setup. Looks good. This is for the 2007 RLC 140-120-100. Weaknesses: Brutal to service. Get out your wallet for $$ and passport to get to Switzerland to learn the watch making trade. You'll need it to service these internals ! Service intervals are also very frequent leading to down ridin' time... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Moore Fun - Fruita Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: Bob's Similar Products Used: Zokes 98 Z2 BAM - 5 yrs no use then just change the oil and it's LIKE NEW ! Bike Setup: 2007 Titus ML complete
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Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia, MD, USA Date Reviewed: October 2, 2007 Strengths: Great feel. Very plush. No maintenance problems so far. Weaknesses: None so far. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $650.00 Purchased At: Competitive Cyclist Bike Setup: Epiphany, Juicy 7's(185 up front & 160 in the back), Deus XC Lowriser 31.8, X9 Trigger shifters and rear derailleur, Thomson stem and seatpost, XTR front derailleur, WTB Rocket V Team, Crank Brother Candy's, Stylo 3.3 team, 990 cassette, Crossmax ST's, Intense System 4 2.25 up front and Panaracer Fire XC Pro 2.1 in the back
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Doug Gangi
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ Date Reviewed: September 20, 2007 Strengths: Stiff, easy adjustments, looks great, durable Weaknesses: Not as plush as my F80RLT (but still pretty comfy), no remote lockout or switch for travel Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any one I am riding on... Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: Came with bike Similar Products Used: Various Fox and RockShox Bike Setup: 2007 Titus Motolite
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Todd
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Gatos, CA, USA Date Reviewed: September 8, 2007 Strengths: Stiff, plush, progressive. State of the art fork and compression technology Weaknesses: travel adjust is unreliable Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Braille Trail in Demonstration Forest Duration Product Used: 3 months Bike Setup: Ellsworth Epiphany, mavic wheelset, XTR everything
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Alonso Castro
a Weekend Warrior
from San José, Costa Rica Date Reviewed: August 22, 2007 Strengths: Everything you read in the other reviews. The fork is very sweet and sexy. Weaknesses: I read several users complain about the travel adjustment, so I think I'll give my 2-cents. My LBS (Ciclo Güilly, in Santa Ana, Costa Rica. Da bomb!) told me they have had to repair several Talas forks in the left-leg travel adjust, apparently due to a factory defect of some sort. In my case, the maximum travel it provided was 130 mm (instead of 140), and stepped down to about 125 and then 110 (instead of 120 and 100). It was even more obvious when going back, as the first jump did not increase travel at all. Also, it was actually pretty hard to decrease the travel -after moving the knob, I had to push really hard on the fork a couple times to get it to stick. Anyway, they replaced whatever needed replacing for about $20, and now the adjustment works flawlessly. Now I move the knob down, and the legs sink almost by themselves like a U-Turn, plus I'm getting the full 100-120-140 range. Couldn't be happier! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: OEM on my bike Bike Setup: '07 Santa Cruz Blur LT, SPX setup.
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David Meisner
a Weekend Warrior
from Eugene, Oregon Date Reviewed: August 13, 2007 Strengths: Adjustable travel for steep climbs, plush and coilclose feel, lotza fun dials to impress the girls with. Weaknesses: Busted after 2nd ride though after being repaired works like a charm. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of them Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: Paul's Bike Shop Similar Products Used: Rode my RLC 125 for years and this fork is as good and with the travel adjust much, much better. Bike Setup: Blur LT with all the goodies.
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Russell Norman
a Weekend Warrior
from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Date Reviewed: July 14, 2007 Strengths: Looks great, STIFF, Every adjusment you'll ever need, yet still simple to use, Weight, Feels like a coil fork, Looks great! Weaknesses: Not the cheapest but certainly with the money! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Various Manitou, Rock Shox, Marzocchi, RST Bike Setup: Morewood Shova
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Graham
a Weekend Warrior
from Perth, Western Australia Date Reviewed: May 21, 2007 Strengths: Weight, adjustability, coil-like performance, build quality, torsional stiffness and cute cable guide. Weaknesses: None as yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of them! Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Dirt Works Similar Products Used: 32 Talas RL Bike Setup: 575, RP23, XO, DT/Mavic, King, Easton, Ritchey etc.
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Dirtdiva
a Cross Country Rider
from SoCal Date Reviewed: April 17, 2007 Strengths: Amount of travel, quick travel settings in a light package Weaknesses: Seals SUCK! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Techy, rocky Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $600.00 Purchased At: The Bike Palace Similar Products Used: Marzochhi forks Bike Setup: Intense 5.5, XTR
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