Submitted by
Davo
a Downhiller
from USA Date Reviewed: December 14, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Everything! This shock is proving itself to be one of the best rear shocks for the money. In my opinion, I think this shock is a waaaaay better value than the over hyped DHX 5.0 Coil. I have taken some 15 footers and 6er's on to flats and this thing just can't bottom out. And above all of that, the propedal works so much better than my old dhx air 5.0. This shock will open up new worlds for people on a budget. It is so easy to adjust as well, jsut one turn of the rebound knob and you have a whole new setup.
Weaknesses:
None, these things are heavy duty. With that comes the weight, but it doesn't bother me. iw ould rather have the weight than a crappy air shock that will stop working in a couple of rides.
Similar Products Used:
The old and trust vanilla RC. YES THE VANILLA RC BUT BETTER!!!! HAHAHAHA awesome shock!!
Bike Setup:
Specialized enduro expert, Mrp Bones crank system, zocchi 66 rc2x, fox van r, halo wheelset with spin doctor hubs, Fsa pig dh pro headset, Fsa handlebars, SRAm x9 shifters and derailleur, Juicy 7's, hussefelt stem.
Bottom Line:
Awesome product. I love it when companies recognize the need for quality in all of their products. GO FOX!
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Submitted by
DC
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: October 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Pidherny
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Northern Hardware
Strengths:
Plush, extremely easy to set up and the Pro Pedal works.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Float RL, RP23, and DHX Air 3.0
Bike Setup:
2007 Norco Six 3 w/ minor mods
Bottom Line:
This was the shock that was spec'd with my Six 3 initially. When I got the bike it came with the "upgrade" of the DHX Air 3.0. The DHX became stuck down after 3 rides and I took it back to the shop and they put the original shock back on the bike and gave me the option of keeping the Van R or going back to the DHX when it comes back from service. I am definitely keeping the Van R. It is my first coil shock and won't be my last. It is much more plush than the DHX Air was and took five minutes to set up. It is very good throughout the range of travel, from small bumps to 3' foot drops (so far). I rode a fire road climb today with varying degrees of climbing and it worked great with no noticeable "bob. I highly recommend this product as it will keep you on the trail.
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Submitted by
ryan
a
from australia -- melbourne Date Reviewed: October 17, 2007
good cheap shock,came stock on my 07 stinky,i have 07 -66 fork and it feels on par with it,no bob,pro-pedal is workintakes five to six footers with out bottom out hassles,want to put a marzocchi rocco,but as this lil sun of a gun is powering alomg with no hassle ill stick to if it aint broken dont fix it on this one i think,good bang for the buck,grab 1 you wont be dissapionted
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Submitted by
willly makit
a Downhiller
from orlando Date Reviewed: October 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
anytrail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
good looks and very fuctional, I have taken some large drops 6'+ with not much transition on the landing and have only bottomed once (I am 215 lbs) so I am still impressed
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
many over the years
Bike Setup:
Iron orse Yakuza Ojiki
Bottom Line:
Its has stood up to some heavy abuse so far without any problems and I am a bigger guy. Overall its a good buy
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Submitted by
Gavin Holmes
a Downhiller
from ATL Date Reviewed: November 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Carter's Lake DH
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$249.00
Purchased At:
Universal Cycles
Strengths:
Solid compression feel. No "air" to leak out. Never have to pump it up.
Weaknesses:
External resevoir gets in the way of my Specialized Enduro frame. Had to turn it upside down.
I replaced the OEM Float R with this and I am very glad I did. Weighs a bit more, but I wanted to build up my ride to be a light (not lightweight) freeride (5" travel)/ heavy enduro. Very happy with the selection. Don't have to hassle with checking air pressure everytime I ride. I weigh in at 190lb (200 geared up) and this has made for a way more solid platform.
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Submitted by
nicholas hanover
a Downhiller
from new zealand Date Reviewed: October 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
hot x buns
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$249.00
Purchased At:
i bike
Strengths:
Great shock best thing ever purchused for upgrade all great every thing works i take it off 6 foot drops and doesnt even come close to botteming
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
x fusion glyde r
Bike Setup:
specialized bighit spec manitou stance fork fox van r shock and dmr v8 pedles
Bottom Line:
best thing ever great propedle and works like a dream if you ned a good shock for little $ buy this
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Submitted by
Finny
a Weekend Warrior
from W.A Date Reviewed: October 4, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Red hill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
very plush, did not start to leak on my first ride (5th element), seems very durable, makes your bike feel like it's got another two inches on it.
Weaknesses:
none so far, only one adjustment.
Similar Products Used:
giant HV coil over.
Bike Setup:
Giant AC 06 model, van r, super Ts, x 9 rear derailluer, Arerial Industries chain guide.
Bottom Line:
This is a great upgrade for any bike with one of those horrible stock shocks it's pretty cheap and will work. Who the hell needs adjustments any way, pros need it but i certainly don't. Get the right spring rate and your good to go.
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