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Fox Racing Shox 32 Vanilla R 2008 Forks
Product DescriptionAt just over 4 pounds, it is the lightest coil sprung, 5.5 inch fork on the market. And, thanks to that coil spring and our ultra-refined and patented (RLC) open bath damping system, it is also one of the plushest forks money can buy. There comes a time when you just want to throw marketing jargon out the window and ride. That’s when the vanilla - good old, straight steering, true tracking, velvet smooth vanilla – shines like a diamond.
User Reviews
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CrotchRot
a Weekend Warrior
from The OC Date Reviewed: November 13, 2008 Strengths: Weight, Looks. Weaknesses: Not plush enough when the going gets rough. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Depends on what day you ask me Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Came on my Yeti Similar Products Used: You name it. Bike Setup: Yeti 575, XT kit, etc etc. 
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Dirt Merchant
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: August 23, 2008 Strengths: Fork performed well right out of the box and is plush with excellent small bump sensitivity. It handled medium sized hits competently. It comes with three springs which makes it convenient to get it set up properly. The weight is very reasonable for the travel, price and performance. Weaknesses: There is definitely more flex than I would like and for the number of features it is quite pricey. I had durability issues with mine and ended up swapping forks as a result. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pulau Ubin Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Marzocchi coil offerings like the Z-1. Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Chameleon hardtail with the usual mishmash of Shimano parts.
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clarky78
a Weekend Warrior
from Nottingham, England Date Reviewed: June 11, 2008 Strengths: Adjustment's are effective, sometime's feel quite smooth Weaknesses: Flexy, rattly, inconsistent Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1800.00 Purchased At: JE James Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Indy SL, Marzocchi Z1 (original), Shiver, Boxxer 151 Bike Setup: Marin Rocky Ridge 08 Stock 
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Patrick MICHEL
a Weekend Warrior
from Bloomfield, MI Date Reviewed: May 4, 2008 Strengths: Good solid Fork, the bare minimum features (Coil, Rebound & pre-compression) mean less parts = less that can go wrong. Comes with 3 springs, nice when you weigh 210lbs. Very easy to change settings while riding (impossible on OEM RockShox Judy J2 you had to stop to change any settings) Weaknesses: The only thing I changed was to remove the blue FOX stickers as I like my bike BLACK and don't really care to show off what fork I have. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pontiac Lake Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $420.00 Purchased At: JensonUSA Similar Products Used: Upgraded from the Stock RockShox Judy J2 that broke (plastic ring in damper) after three years. Bike Setup: Trek Fuel 70, Fox Vanilla 32 R, RockShox Bar (original with Trek Fuel 70....
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Joseph Velasco
a Weekend Warrior
from Manila, Philippines Date Reviewed: April 24, 2008 Strengths: Fox quality, light and mid priced. Plush springs, reliable. Post mount and cable lock. 140mm travel!!! looks great. Weaknesses: expensive for us tight budget riders. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: timbaland Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: King's Similar Products Used: Fox F120rl, marzocchi drop-off, suntour xcr Bike Setup: avid bb7, shimano xt drivetrain, syncros wheelset, truvativ parts, kenda nevegal tires.
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ Date Reviewed: February 8, 2008 Strengths: This fork is solid. I'm 6'2" 210lbs, installed the green springs (the stiffest) and this thing just eats up everything...smooth as silk...very plush...great quality. Weaknesses: None so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $420.00 Bike Setup: Jamis Dakar XLT - Fox Vanilla R - Fox Float R rear shock - Shimano LX crankset, derailleurs and shifters - EA70 riser bar & seatpost - WTB comp head set - Crappy Hayes Hydro brakes
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