Submitted by
ffoghorn
a Downhiller
from Peterborough Ontario Date Reviewed: September 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
the red trail at calabogie (R.I.P)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
does the job very well
Weaknesses:
oil seepage
Similar Products Used:
fox dhx 5, fifth element, maitou swinger four way
Bike Setup:
canfield f1
boxxer team
sram baby
Bottom Line:
this shock came on my used F1, I was a bit worried about it because there was more oil outside of it than i'm used to seeing. So far It's a non issue as the shock damps... well pretty much flawlessly. It eats up rock gardens at slow or high speed, the bike stays hooked up, and does everything it's supposed to do. I can ride the world cup course at bromont with this thing. full marks avalanche.
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Submitted by
TA
a Downhiller
from So Cal Date Reviewed: December 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Tunnel Rockstar + More
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Extremely reliable, tuneable, burly.with ti spring barely heavier than a fox, looks, PERFORMANCE!!!!
Weaknesses:
NONE!!! The weight of a fox dhx 5.0 and a dhs is only 2-3ozs. Avys are weighed with oil and bushings.
Similar Products Used:
fox stratos manitou
Bike Setup:
Canfield F1 - Avalanche DHS Ti spring - I-9's - 888WC - middleburns etc....
Bottom Line:
This is the only shock that I will run, it has complete adjustments and is relaible. I have never blown or damaged my shock in 3 years of stupid riding and drops to flat. It can also be used as a race shock, I use it all the time. They can be rebuild and tuned as well as shimmed for rider style/weight and terrain as well as a DH set up or a FR valving.
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