The 02 RC takes the concept of the 02 RL one step further.
While it loses the simplicity of one adjustment lever, by separating the adjustability Functions to a compression lever and a rebound knob, the results are much broader Range of adjustability for the experienced rider.
The compression setting can be set very light for an efficient setting for hard pedaling.
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Submitted by
xcr
a Weekend Warrior
from Toulon, France
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2010
Strengths: Lockout, lightweight, lower pressure than fox
Weaknesses: valve, specific to specialized, rebound control not very efficient.
Bottom Line:
This shock was having a problem since the begining, loosing more than 100psi over 24h. I returned it to the shop, which check for the valve. Although they claim they never had any return with this brand, this one went to Exhauss Racing for complete rebuilt. The shock came back better but still leaking 50 psi per 24h. A second return to the shop and they found that replacing the valve apparently solved the problem
Submitted by
JamesX..
a Weekend Warrior
from Reading, England
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2009
Strengths: Simple, Strong, Reliable.
Weaknesses: Xfusion parts hard to come by.
Bottom Line:
I've used some top quality shocks, one of the best air shocks around in the DHX5 air and this Xfusion number is quality.
Okay, so its not technical and high tech like others but it works every time i jump on the bike. It's a really great little shock. I use my Norco as a freeride bike, so it's ridden hard and fast over everything and this little shock just takes it. Never had a problem with it internally. I managed to snap the air valve but Xfusion sent me a new one very quick for free. Top shock and one of the best companies i've dealt with.
Similar Products Used: DHX 5 Air, DHX 3 Coil, DHX 4 Coil, Fox Vanilla.
Bike Setup: Norco Six, 66s, DeeMaxs.. ect.
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Submitted by
Ronnie Parker
a Weekend Warrior
from Hohenfels, Germany
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2009
Strengths: Light weight, easy to set up and dial in.
Weaknesses: None so for. Did not like stickers so removed.
Bottom Line:
Came stock on 2008 Steppenwolf Taiga FS Elite. Very easy to set up, just set the air according to weight 4 clicks from softest on rebound and minimum Compression (Motion Control), using in sub freezing weather on rough single track. Only 2 hours riding so far on bike, will keep updating with more saddle time. Weigh 200 lbs plus so shock has a tough job keep me happy on rough trails.
Similar Products Used: Coil Shock that came stock on 2001 Giant Warp DS 3.
Bike Setup: Stock except, Cannondale seat more comfortable because I stay seated at all times.
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from San Ramon, CA
Date Reviewed: April 23, 2007
Strengths: Very light, i thought they shipped me an empty box, lock out is useful. Sufficient for XC riding, and will begin to use the full travel on 2-5 ft vertical drops onto flat cement depending on how brutal you land. I am 165 lbs, my bike is 31 lbs. Does a good job at dampering the bounce.
Weaknesses: Decals look cheap, rebound adjustment doesn't do much. Needs a lizard skin to keep it clean otherwise you will have the creaking problem when the oil runs low.
Bottom Line:
great value for the money if you don't mind the looks and maintanance (oiling it a bunch). However it will not be sufficient if you are taking more than 5 ft drops regularly.
Similar Products Used: my first airshock, only dampered and undampered springs before.
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Submitted by
swakke
a Downhiller
from narvik, Norway
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2007
Strengths: holds in extreme winterweather , up north. easy adjustibel, more or less a lock out that works but doesnt really block 100 %, great service
Weaknesses: bottom out on jumps, the placment off the ventil for airpressure can make it difficult to fitt the shock in the frame and still be able to fiddle with the presure, i broke to ventils doing so,great service though.like said, i can't gett it to block it 100 % and it gets a strange kinda rebound wenn in lock position, a katapult kinda like wenn you hit deep hole's, not the same smooth rebound wenn you have the schock in open position with slow rebound
Submitted by
Jake
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO, USA
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2007
Strengths: Lockout feature is nice. Good customer service from X-Fusion
Weaknesses: Requires constant lubrication or it will lock up! Required constant monitoring of air pressure every 3-4 rides.
Bottom Line:
After about 30 miles of riding (with good cleaning between short rides) the shock started making some very interesting "creaks" and other noises. Finally during one less than aggressive warm-up ride, the shock completely locked up about 2/3 through its travel and froze until I evacuated the air. Took it to LBS who sent it back to X-Fusion for warranty. Got a new replacement and although no lock-ups, the shock doesn't seem very consistent with compression and rebound. One minute it's as plush as can be, and the next it's ready to throw you off...with the same settings. Good customer service from X-Fusion...overall bad experience with product.
Bike Setup: 2006 Specialized XC Comp. Maverick SC32 fork, Chris King/Mavic 819 Disc wheelset, Avid Juicy 5's, Race Face Crankset, SRAM X.O drive train, Easton bars and stem.
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Submitted by
João
a Cross Country Rider
from Portugal
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2006
Strengths: cheap good performance
Weaknesses: need to be lube often
Bottom Line:
I have the bike for about 2 months and haven´t had any problems so far. It need to be lubrificated quite often or it loses alot of his performance when "running" dry
Submitted by
mark
a Cross Country Rider
from st. pete, florida. u.s.a
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2006
Strengths: none
Weaknesses: cheap, cheap, cheap!!!!!
Bottom Line:
this is an update from my last post, this shock broke two times since my last post! so if you get a bike with this shock on it---change it right away! or you will have some problems, and also it is definately not an upgrade product, do yourselves a good favor by not buying this junk! I am ashamed of specialized to allow such junk on their beautifull bikes! (CAUTION!!!)---DO NOT BUY IT!!!
Bike Setup: 2006 specialized xc comp. fsr, full xtr drive train, mavic crossmax sl wheelset, criss king headset, thompson stem and seatpost, easton monkey bars, avid juicy 7 disc brakes.
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Submitted by
Josh Wight
a Cross Country Rider
from Peoria
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2006
Strengths: Lock out
Weaknesses: none so far
Bottom Line:
I've put over 600 miles on this shock, 40% of wich was trail riding and have had no problems yet. The response is dead on and the lock out works beautifully.
Strengths: Its very light at 250g and smooth feeling. The lockout works well too.
Weaknesses: I just had the external dust seal blow out. So its back to the shop for this unit. Ive only had the bike for about 15-20 hours of riding too.
Bottom Line:
Not sure if this is a bad unit, an indication of poor brand quality or me not understanding the care needs of an air shock. I did have a Fox Vanilla which I occasionally brushd the dirt off but if the shock manual is anything to go by I should be cleaning it after every 5 hours. I might need a Lizard Skin.
[B]X-Fusion 02-RC Rear Shock - Pro Review[/B]
By: Karl Etzel from [url]http://ride424.com/[/url]
Date: Aug 21, 2006
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