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Rutherknox
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: September 23, 2010
Strengths: Solid, hardworking, neat and tidy, good shock for hardtailsWeaknesses: touch heavy for off roadBottom Line: I would expect this shock be a bit heavy and 'slow' for dual shock, but for hardtails, it is an excellent road shock. The heavier materials used translate into an action that is ideal for absorbing the shock a hardtail frame returns from the back wheel. I have found it very comfortable with 2-3 hours a day of road use. A little brake dive under 'heavy' braking. For off road I would use something a little lighter, with more travel.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: River City Cycles
Similar Products Used: suntour coil shocks
Bike Setup: hardtail
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Herbie
a Weekend Warrior
from Sheffield, Great BritainDate Reviewed: July 24, 2010
Strengths: Solid construction with smooth operation, and a preload which actually works.Weaknesses: Heavy but sturdy...Bottom Line: A great suspension fork for the money, with smooth operation and well built construction.
Time to say goodbye to Suntours...
Favorite Trail: Wharncliffe
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Suntour EPICON,XCR,XCM
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NOGEARS!
a Cross Country Rider
from Woodstock, GADate Reviewed: May 19, 2010
Strengths: Very strong fork, the rebound setting and lockout both work very well, basically the fork feels great if you don't have any problem with a little extra weight and a little squeaking. Also, I have mine on a 29er, so it may have a few differences from the 26.Weaknesses: Squeaky, HeavyBottom Line: If you're a weight snob, don't get it. If you want a tough fork that will take all the beating you can give it and still work great, then it's the fork for you. I love it on my 29er.
Favorite Trail: Blanket's Creek, Chicopee Woods
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Nashbar
Similar Products Used: Fox Float 100RL, Manitou Black
Bike Setup: Jamis Exile 29er single-speed, Rock Shox Tora, WTB 29er Race wheels, Easton EA 90 stem, handlebars, seatpost
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Hungsolo
a Cross Country Rider
from El Dorado Hills, CA USADate Reviewed: May 17, 2010
Strengths: Came on the bike.
Fits a 29er wheel.
Feels solid.
Absorbs bumps well.
Rebound adjustment works.Weaknesses: Heavy
Squeaky
Lockout is incompleteBottom Line: Came on the bike and works fine. Very squeaky, especially with rebound. Lockout feature is not complete like on my Fox Fork. There is still about 15-20mm of bob when I'm out of the saddle.
Absorbs bumps well and feels sturdy. I'm 200 lbs and run 185lb of pressure. Good over variable terrain. No stability issues for me.
I probably wouldn't buy this if I were building the frame up from parts, but seeing as it came on the bike, I'll upgrade other parts before the fork. It's not outstanding but seems to do the job just fine.
Favorite Trail: swoopy
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Fox F100 RLC (26er)
Sid Race
Rock Shox Mag 21 (way back in the day)
Bike Setup: SS Rockhopper 29er. 80mm Tora SL
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GTnuts
a Cross Country Rider
from Branchburg, NJ, USDate Reviewed: March 23, 2010
Strengths: Great Look.. Great Feel.. Good travel.. Great price.. Coil spring.. Strong Lock out..Weaknesses: Haven't found any yet.. a little heavy but I don't care as long as that translates into strength..Bottom Line: I don't think there is a better shox out there for $200. Go with the coil set up because I haven't heard many people having issues with that. People say its an ok entry level air fork.. I would say its a great coil fork sooo go that route.. I weigh 178 pounds and this thing works great for me..
Favorite Trail: anything fast
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Garden State
Similar Products Used: Judy SL
Bike Setup: GT Avalanche LE Hard Tail.. XT all around.. This new shox..
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chadamorris
a Cross Country Rider
from Norman, OKDate Reviewed: October 14, 2009
Strengths: Good price. The lock out works really well.Weaknesses: Doesn't compress that well. Squeaks a lot. Very Heavy.Bottom Line: Ok for the price but it would be worth spending the extra money to get a better lighter fork!
Favorite Trail: Any Trail
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox SID 2003
Bike Setup: Giant Rainier SE with AVID Disc brakes and Shimano Deore Components
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Spamwize
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Springs, CODate Reviewed: August 11, 2009
Strengths: Looks pretty nice and it comes with a quality shock pump.Weaknesses: I experienced stanction play, fork dive, loss of air pressure and a twist to the left when braking.Bottom Line: Hold on there buddy! I don't mean to be harsh, but this is not Rockshox best work. I am a regular rider of all kinds of trails in Colorado and weigh about 190 lbs. After 3 reliable years on my mid line GT I-Drive 4.0, I popped for a few upgrades. New Tora SL fork, Juicy 7 brakes and Shimano wheels. While the other upgrades seem nice, the fork has been a complete disappointment. In fact, I'm scared of it! It twists left when braking and dives down an inch instantly when brakes are applied. If that isn't bad enuf, there's a lot of play in the stancions. YIKES Scooby! How unnerving is that?!?! We double checked the recommended air pressure a number of times, made necessary adjustments and no changes in the performance.
I've returned it to my favorite bike shop and they are working with Rockshox to exchange it for a better performing fork.
It may work well for a casual rider with v-brakes or a much lighter rider.
Lessons learned - Always buy from a seller/store you can trust and do your homework first.
Favorite Trail: Just about anywhere in Colorado Springs or Winter Park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At: CS West Bikes (The b
Similar Products Used: Rockshox J3 (Stock fork with my bike) It was heavy but predictable. It was time for an upgrade but now I have to rethink my purchase.
Bike Setup: GT I-drive 4.0 with a few upgrades.
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BONTREKER
a Weekend Warrior
from High Point NCDate Reviewed: May 29, 2009
Strengths: Lockout feature,Coil Shock,Preload good.Weaknesses: Squeeky dampening seems sloopyBottom Line: I keep wondering when these forks are going to blow out! Took back to bike shop they will examin it there. I did call SRAM ROCKSHOX said this is not a typical problem of these shocks to have bike shop investigate them. Perhaps my bottom line will be more positive after I recieve my bike . Still not pleased with overall handeling hope its psychological due to the never ending squeeking;however it tends to be sloopy dampening.
Favorite Trail: Tsali
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Paceline
Similar Products Used: ROCKSHOX JUDY
Bike Setup: hardtail,Deore SLX der. front and rear;Sram Cassett PG950,11/34/9 ;Shimano Crank set M442,W/Octalink;Deore 9 Spd.Shimano hubs M535,Bontrager Wheels & Tires,Shimano BRM486 Brakes Disc 160mm Rotors.Trek 6500 Frame,stock.
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kkuty16
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus, Ohio, USADate Reviewed: October 18, 2008
Strengths: Nice to have rebound and preload adj. seems to be a nice fork..dampens well and have not bottomed out yet...Weaknesses: preload adjustment doesnt seem to do a whole lotBottom Line: great shock for the price...would recommend to any weekend warrior or someone who wants to get out and mess around
Favorite Trail: Any!!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Trek Concept Store C
Similar Products Used: manitou six
Bike Setup: 2008 Gary Fisher Piranah Stock
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ProStacks
a Cross Country Rider
from Tasmania, AustraliaDate Reviewed: August 21, 2008
Strengths: Good travel, dampening and rebound. Lockout is also effective. Looks cool as well.Weaknesses: Rebound, like 08 Tora's does very little. None other yet.Bottom Line: Very nice low level air fork. Travel is good (I have achieved 90mm so far), Lockout is effective for climbs and it's strong (I have bashed it around a bit). Rebound adjust, like 2008 model Tora's doesn't make a lot of difference, but still holds some bearing. All in all, a good Entry level XC air fork!
(Probably a coil version, I havent used it yet.)
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Tora 302, 318 Air
Bike Setup: AU Giant Halo 1 :www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/mountain/2176/31855/
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