Submitted by
ironman316
a Cross Country Rider
from Murfreesboro Tennessee Date Reviewed: November 16, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Lock 4, Hamilton Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
MOAB Murfreesboro, T
Strengths:
Adjustability for every riding area I have ridden. Light weight and predictable action whether over sharp rocks at slow speeds or hitting large roots at speed. Rode at speed on fast down hill and this fork saved me several times from going over the bars despite my incorrect riding posture.
Weaknesses:
None so far and worth the price.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Recon
Bike Setup:
2008 Steppenwolf Taiga FS. Fox Talas RLC fork is only major upgrade to the bike other than Mavic Cross line wheels front and rear also Nevegal front tire, since I can go faster with this fork needed the extra grip of the 2.35. I am 240 lbs and have ridden in the 100, 120 and 140 settings. Prefer the 140 setting now in all types of riding.
Bottom Line:
LOVE THIS FORK but had to budget before making this purchase. Any one looking for a high quality and very user friendly fork for all cross country single track uses should buy this fork. I rode and raced Motocross bikes for 32 years and wanted to transistion to a great Mountain bike setup, and the Fox Talas RLC for me is the best investment.
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Submitted by
bitflogger
a Weekend Warrior
from Middleton, WI Date Reviewed: August 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
BMSP
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
The Leatherman tool or Swiss Army knife of forks. It lets me handle the big stuff, tight and twisties as well as climb. It also lets me have an AM-type bike that can keep up with the XC riders. I find the instant travel adjust to be far superior to the wind up and down types. Lockout blow off and low speed compression adjustments allow you to get settings that complement shock platform.
Weaknesses:
VERY good, but still not the total comfy plush of a coil or air and coil Bomber. The jack of all trades aspect does require more adjustments.
Similar Products Used:
Bombers, Pikes.
Bike Setup:
Transition Covert w/RP23.
Bottom Line:
This is the best do it all fork if you value the instant adjust feature over screw type, want weight that allows you to keep up with the cross country crowd and want a fork that will have platform and damping like RP2 or RP23. Note: The 15 mm. White Industries hubs will get you a stiffer front end and still give you compatibility with legacy wheels. It is not cheap but get the 5 for value rating because none of the best forks are cheap and because the versatility lets you have the do it all bike.
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