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gfourth
a Cross Country Rider
from CA, USADate Reviewed: August 19, 2009
Strengths: Great adjustability, relatively light for the price, nice and plush rideWeaknesses: wish it didn't have the vbrake mounts... but that's just cosmeticBottom Line: Bought this to replace the faulty 08 dart3 the bike originally had. The ride is much smoother. Love the adjustability, especially with the air model. I fine tuned the PSI to match my weight (it comes with a handy fork pump). Compression adjustment is awesome– You can adjust the travel anywhere from 0"- 4". So you can lock it out for climbs, go full travel on the way down, and anywhere between. I like to give it half the compression for climbs that are rocky.
The air model is great for XC use. Good value from rockshox, if you want to upgrade the crappy fork on your entry level hardtrail you can't go wrong with the Tora race.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At: jenson
Similar Products Used: dart3
Bike Setup: cdale F5, BB7's, wtb vraptors, Tora Race Air 100mm
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taputah
a Cross Country Rider
from Lehi, UT USADate Reviewed: June 20, 2009
Strengths: Much lighter than my previous shocks. The white looks brilliant. V-brake bosses much stiffer than Marzocchi. Adjusts easily and I can tune it perfect even being 240lbs. Love itWeaknesses: Don't know of any yet. Only had it for a short while, but so far it's the best shock I've owned.Bottom Line: Hopefully this one lasts for a little while because not only does it look awesome on my bike, it performs really well. I love the turn key compression and the feel of the easiness of the solo air. Great shock!
Favorite Trail: Wasatch Crest
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At: Performance Bike
Similar Products Used: Zocchi MX Supercomp, RST Gila, Manitou from '96.
Bike Setup: Hardrock, Avid SD-7 v's, LX derailleurs.
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fatperson32
a Weekend Warrior
from Westport, CTDate Reviewed: February 7, 2009
Strengths: Rebound dampening works very well, quite plush, adjustable air spring, light, compressionWeaknesses: Not stiff at all...there is very noticable flex. Compression has to be turned about halfway for any difference in compression.Bottom Line: This is quite a good fork. I was lucky enough to get this for free after my previous Dart 3's failed 3 times. While this fork is not stiff and has a tendency to flex, it is quite plush and can be used for some DJ if you put the psi way up. The graphics on the fork are not great but look nice. The Motion Control dampening system is great, with adjustable low speed compression and rebound. Overall a very good fork for the money
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Bethel Cycle
Similar Products Used: Rockshox Dart 3 (worst fork ever)
Bike Setup: Cannondale F5, cane creek headset, X7 drivetrain, FSA crank, Avid BB5s
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largeMarv
a Cross Country Rider
from Louisville,KY, USADate Reviewed: November 22, 2008
Strengths: The compression is great. You can fully lock out the fork for any uphill battles, then open up for the descent.Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: Overall, this fork is the shiznit!! I'm a big guy (6'1", 215 lbs) and the fork handles very well. I got this fork to replace one which I broke, and this one seems to handle anything I throw at it. I would recommend the Tora to any rider, whether you're into XC epic rides or you're into free riding.
Favorite Trail: Brown County State Park, Indiana
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Joe the Bikesmith
Bike Setup: 2006 Specialized Hardrock Sport: Race Face Evolve XC crankset, WTB SpeedDisc AM rear wheel, Hayes MX-1 disc brake,SRAM X-7 rear derailleur, Good & Evil grips, OEM front wheel
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