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gmatt
a Cross Country Rider
from Brisbane, QLD, AustraliaDate Reviewed: October 18, 2011
Strengths: Very smooth, allows full travel to be utilisedWeaknesses: The rebound adjuster knob is on the bottom of the fork leg, rather than on top, but I'm seriously grasping a bit here to find fault...Bottom Line: This review is actually for the 130mm travel version of this fork, but it's mechanically identical to the 100 so everything should still apply.
This fork is very very good. It's stiff and light, but for me the key is in the damping quality and adjustment options.
I've previously run a Fox Float 120RL and thought it was an excellent fork. I didn't worry about getting the RLC version at the time because I thought the addition of low speed compression damping was unnecessary and I wouldn't use it.
However after buying a bike which came with the 2012 RLC fork I've changed my mind on this issue. I've seen several guides to setting up fork pressures which suggest you use less than the recommended maximum sag because when set that soft the fork will react badly to pedaling and brake forces. This is totally true, when I set up my Fox RLC at 25mm sag (the maximum recommended by Fox for the 130mm) it was amazingly active, really eating every bump, but was too unstable under pedaling, and blew through most of the travel under hard front braking. So then I put in 1 (just one mind) click of low speed compression damping. Problem solved, pedalling feedback gone, brake feedback much much better. At these settings the fork is nothing less than sensational, there's so much front wheel traction I feel like a downhill rider with it.
Everything feels like quality on the fork, the knobs all click very positively and it's very easy to adjust. All in all, an excellent product.
Favorite Trail: Gap Creek
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Fox Float 120 RL
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Trc
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ambassadorhawg
a Cross Country Rider
from La Crescenta, CA, USADate Reviewed: August 13, 2011
Strengths: Solid, yet light feeling. Rigid for such a lightweight fork. Smooth travel aided by Kashima coat. Lockout works perfectly. Perfect alignment. Weighed in at 3.24lbs. after I cut the steerer tube down.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: No other fork out there holds it's value like a Fox fork does. This one is yet another winner for Fox. Highly recommended for all weight conscious XC riders/racers who want less flex, reliability, lightweight, and great functionality for their money.
Favorite Trail: Lots of them!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: None, Fox is the best out of all the brands I've used.
Bike Setup: 2009 Specialized Epic Comp 26er, Custom Build.
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doghead
a Cross Country Rider
from Saratoga, CA USA QuicksilverDate Reviewed: August 9, 2011
Strengths: 120mm RLC FIT 32mm 9mm Open Drop Out 2012 model
All Other Forks Will Have too Improve greatly in all areas to meet the overall performance of these new forksWeaknesses: Price, No Color Choices??Bottom Line: With a drop of Oil & or few hours use, almost NO Stiction from the seals-fork legs. Super smooth, very good torsional strength, NO harshness thru full stroke of travel at any impact speed, when set at very LOW Compression setting (1 or 2 clicks). Seems to have improved climbing feel, & reduced pedal reaction, even without any low speed compression (set to 0), Lockout works very well also.
These forks will make any bike work much better everywhere you ride. If you thinking about new forks, you must Buy these Forks!!
Favorite Trail: Quicksilver
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: ProBike
Similar Products Used: Fox Magura Rockshox Manitou
Bike Setup: Scott Spark, 650B/26, full Carbon, XTR 2011, ~21lbs
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